Russia and China have regularly dispatched forces to waters and airspace around Japanese territory.

Japan’s plan to bring back WWII military titles sparks debate - Ruling coalition says move aligns SDF with ‘international standards’, but critics warn it risks regional tensions ...

Japanese political leaders on Sunday offered differing views on how to handle relations with China ahead of the Feb 8 general ...

While some argue the change aligns Japan with global norms, others say better pay – not historical titles – is what soldiers ...

Japan has ramped up its security cooperation with the Philippines in other ways, too, steadily donating vessels and other ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Japan’s Cabinet approved a record $58-billion defense budget, a dramatic shift from its postwar pacifist ...

Japan tracked four Chinese warships in a strait near Okinawa, a move that followed U.S.-Philippine military drills near a ...