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Curfew and booze ban imposed on US soldiers in Okinawa after killing of Japanese woman

Curfew will run from midnight until 5am local time and be in place for a month

The Independent UK · 21h ago

Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder linked to Marine

The governor of the southern Japanese island of Okinawa has demanded that the central government do more to ensure discipline among U.S. troops on the southern island following the arrest of a U.S. Marine on accusations that he robbed and murdered a local woman

The Independent UK · 22h ago

Japan says it’s time for ‘taboo-free’ discussions about acquiring nuclear weapons

Defence minister says non-nuclear principles should be revisited given the current global security ‘crisis’

The Independent UK · Sep 30

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In implicit message to Beijing, India and Japan oppose unilateral actions impeding freedom of navigation

India and Japan on Thursday signed a maritime security pact and agreed to deepen defence cooperation to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. Defence ministers Rajnath Singh and Shinjiro Koizumi opposed unilateral attempts to alter the status quo by force or coercion, while backing joint naval shipbuilding, intelligence-sharing and technology…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

India, Japan deepen maritime security ties, agree to explore joint naval shipbuilding

India and Japan agreed to deepen maritime security cooperation and naval coordination. They will strengthen naval coordination and explore joint development in shipbuilding. The pact will enhance cooperation in maritime domain awareness and disaster relief. Both nations will also enhance coordination for protecting sea lines of communication. This agreement aims…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

'Had fruitful discussions on advancing maritime cooperation': Japanese envoy welcomes Defence Minister Koizumi to India

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in Mumbai for his first official visit to India. He inspected a Guard of Honour and laid a wreath at the Naval Dockyard. Koizumi held strategic discussions with Indian Navy officials on operational capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet Koizumi in New Delhi…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Japan stresses 'critical cooperation' as Trump slashes S.Korea drills

SEOUL - Japan underlined on Tuesday that security cooperation with the United States and South Korea was "critical" for the region's stability, after President Donald Trump alarmed allies by scaling back military drills with Seoul while hailing his ties with Pyongyang.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

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Japanese minister visits Australia amid ‘melongate’

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The Independent UK · Aug 17

Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia amid ‘melongate’ controversy

Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit to Australia is expected to focus on growing Australia-Japan security partnership

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy

Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigate as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16

Japan PM stays away from shrine to WWII dead but defence minister’s visit angers neighbours

China urges Tokyo to do ‘serious soul-searching’ after defence minister visits shrine seen as symbol of Japanese militarism

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarism

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Saturday prayed at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seen by Japan’s Asian neighbors as a symbol of the country’s past militarism

The Independent UK · Aug 14

'Baseless accusations': Beijing protests Japan's assessment of China as 'greatest strategic challenge'

China said it has lodged "serious representations" over Japan's latest defence white paper, accusing Tokyo of portraying Beijing as its "greatest strategic challenge" and making "brazen comments" on Taiwan.

The Times of India · Aug 6

Japan to build combat drones amid growing fear of Chinese aggression

The East Asian nation has followed a pacifist pledge since WWII but is now building up its military capabilities

The Independent UK · Aug 4

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The Economic Times · Jun 28

South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties

South Korea and Japan are strengthening security ties, reaffirming their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. Defence ministers agreed to revive joint search-and-rescue drills and enhance cooperation with the US against North Korea's nuclear ambitions and its growing military links with Russia. This marks a significant step in bilateral relations,…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

US defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources say

US defense firm Anduril Industries is reportedly in talks to acquire Nissan's Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo, aiming to produce military drones in Japan. This potential deal could transform a historic car factory into an arms-making hub amidst Japan's push to expand defense manufacturing. The move comes as Tokyo seeks…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Japan undecided on sending military to the Strait of Hormuz

Japan said Tuesday it has not yet decided whether its military will join efforts to help the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace deal. Japan signed onto a joint statement issued Monday by European nations that they were ready for a "defensive and independent…

The Economic Times · May 31

US allies urge unity in face of growing global security threats

At the Shangri-La defence conference in Singapore, allies of the United States urged greater unity in the face of growing global security threats, warning that divisions among partners could weaken deterrence. Shinjiro Koizumi said cooperation between the US, Europe and like-minded nations must be strengthened as regional and global challenges…

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The Independent UK · May 31

Japan rejects China’s ‘new militarism’ accusations and urges ‘candid dialogue’

Beijing has urged Asia-Pacific countries to ‘jointly resist the reckless actions of Japan’s neo-militarism’

The Economic Times · May 31

The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends

Nations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the United States' regional focus is questioned. Countries are strengthening ties with each other, aiming to share security burdens. Japan is becoming a key hub for this expanded regional collaboration.

Bangkok Post · May 31

Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

SINGAPORE - Japan's defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

The Economic Times · May 31

US allies call for greater unity as Trump-era rifts cloud global security

Allies at a defense conference stressed unity as threats become global. Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi highlighted that division weakens deterrence, while unity strengthens it. He criticized China's military expansion and its accusations of Japanese militarism. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European allies to increase defense spending. Australian Defense…

The Independent UK · May 31

American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats

American allies are emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation as security threats increasingly cross regional boundaries, even as the Trump administration criticizes traditional partners

The Economic Times · May 31

Japan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming

Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi refuted accusations of "new militarism" and criticized China's opaque military buildup. He emphasized Japan's commitment to international law and a free, open order, while expressing disappointment at not meeting his Chinese counterpart. Japan aims to strengthen regional deterrence through defense equipment cooperation.

AAP · May 30

Hegseth meets with Pacific allies at Asia defence forum

US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth has held a trilateral meeting with Japan and Australia, and two bilateral meetings with the Philippines and New Zealand.

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