Defense Minister’s Press Conference, October 16
Defense Minister Koizumi announced the return of the transport ship Kunisaki after it conducted international emergency relief operations during forest fires in Indonesia, as well as plans for the...
Ministry of Defense reports
Defense Minister’s Press Conference on October 13
Defense Minister Koizumi explained that Japan, the United States, and South Korea were continuing to analyze North Korea’s ballistic missiles, and said it was difficult to determine the intent behind...
Press Briefing on October 9
Regarding the offduty conduct of U.S. service members participating in the JapanU.S. joint integrated exercise Keen Sword 27, the Ministry of Defense explained that it had long urged the U.S. side at...
Japan–ROK Vice-Ministerial Defense Talks
On October 9, 2026, Defense Counselor Ando held Japan–ROK viceministerial defense talks with Vice Minister Lee Doohee of the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of National Defense. Ando welcomed the first...
North Korean Missile Launch Update
At around 6:36 a.m. on October 3, North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile northeastward from near its east coast. The government assessed that it fell outside Japan’s exclusive economic...
Defense Procurement Council Page Updated
The Defense Procurement Council examines rules and implementation plans for defense procurement and, when necessary, provides opinions to the Commissioner of the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics...
Japan-Mongolia Defense Ministers' Meeting
On September 30, 2026, Defense Minister Koizumi met with Mongolian Defense Minister Damba Batlot in Tokyo. Minister Koizumi described Mongolia as a partner that shares Japan's values and principles,...
Japan Ministry of Defense Highlights Cyber Contest Challenges
Four past questions from the Ministry of Defense Cyber Contest are presented. The article explains the knowledge and skills needed to solve each question and its relevance to the cyber work of the...
Japan–Solomon Islands EOD Training Program
Japan’s Ministry of Defense and SelfDefense Forces invited four personnel from the Solomon Islands National Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau to Japan for training from August 31 to September...
North Korea Missile Information Update (Second Launch)
At around 17:54 on September 20, North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile northeastward from near its east coast. The missile reached an altitude of approximately 70 km and traveled about...