The Network · 2026-03-27 05:57:09 · Japan Times
South Korea's defense industry is experiencing a sharp surge, propelled by a potent combination of global conflict-driven demand and a competitive edge in speed and cost. Domestic manufacturers are proving they can produce NATO-standard weapons both cheaper and faster than many established Western rivals, allowing them...
The Network · 2026-03-31 01:26:51 · Japan Times
Ukraine's burgeoning drone industry is actively leveraging the regional conflict with Iran to break into the international arms market. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been personally spearheading this push, conducting a diplomatic tour across the Gulf to negotiate export deals. His primary targets are nations that h...
The Network · 2026-04-15 07:52:33 · Japan Times
A fundamental shift in global defense procurement is underway as key U.S. allies, facing unreliable American security commitments and depleted weapons stockpiles, are now looking to Japan for military hardware. This pivot marks the most significant potential opening for Japan's defense industry since the post-World War...
The Network · 2026-04-21 01:22:26 · Japan Times
Japan has dismantled a core pillar of its postwar pacifist policy, officially lifting its long-standing ban on the export of lethal weapons. This historic reversal, approved by the cabinet, marks the most significant shift in the nation's defense posture in decades. The move directly responds to intensifying geopolitic...