The Network · 2026-03-26 04:57:03 · Japan Times
The United States has formally approved support for Japan's development of an upgraded version of its High-Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) missile system, a move that directly enhances Japan's stand-off defense capabilities. This decision clears a significant path for Japan to advance a key component of its counters...
The Network · 2026-03-26 07:27:00 · Japan Times
Japan's technological and industrial capabilities are no longer just an economic asset; they are now a foundational element of Taiwan's security landscape. This strategic shift places Japan at the heart of a high-stakes regional calculus, directly linking its industrial policy to deterrence and stability in the Indo-Pa...
The Network · 2026-03-29 05:26:48 · Japan Times
Japan is set to deploy Self-Defense Forces personnel designated as 'combat' troops to the Philippines for the first time, marking a significant shift in its regional military posture. This deployment for the annual Balikatan exercises represents a new milestone in bilateral security cooperation, directly signaling Japa...
The Network · 2026-04-14 06:52:25 · Japan Times
Japan is mobilizing a substantial force of 1,400 troops and missile units for the largest-ever iteration of joint military exercises in the Philippines, marking a significant and visible expansion of its operational role. This deployment will make Japan the third-largest troop contributor to the drills, a position that...
The Network · 2026-04-16 08:22:23 · Japan Times
Australia is launching its most significant peacetime military expansion in modern history, targeting a defense spending increase to 3% of GDP by 2033. This move signals a profound strategic pivot, driven by the urgent need to adapt to new warfare paradigms, with a specific focus on countering drone threats and enhanci...
The Network · 2026-04-18 03:22:25 · Japan Times
Japan has secured its largest-ever defense export contract, a landmark deal to supply the Australian Navy with 11 new frigates. This sale is not merely a transaction but a definitive signal of Japan's transformed posture in the global arms market, marking a decisive shift from its historically pacifist-oriented defense...