Japan-Ukraine Defense Ministers Hold Video Call
On November 5, 2026, Defense Minister Koizumi held a video call with Ukrainian Defense Minister Khyamara. Minister Koizumi explained that Japan had consistently provided support to Ukraine and...
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25Defense Minister’s Press Conference on October 30
The Defense Minister announced that the U.S. Marine Corps will conduct livefire training at Yausubetsu Training Area for 10 days between November 25 and December 6. The training will disperse to...
Japan-Australia Defense Ministers’ Meeting
On October 29, 2026, Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi, who was visiting the Philippines to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ MeetingPlus (ADMMPlus), met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister...
Japan-South Korea Defense Ministers’ Meeting
On October 28, 2026, Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi, visiting the Philippines to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ MeetingPlus (ADMMPlus), met with South Korean Minister of National Defense...
Japan-India Defense Ministers’ Joint Statement
On October 28, 2026, in the Philippines, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. In line with the direction agreed at their August meeting, the...
Japan-U.S.-Australia-Philippines Defense Ministers’ Meeting
On October 28, 2026, while visiting the Philippines to attend the 13th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ MeetingPlus (ADMMPlus), Defense Minister Koizumi met with the defense ministers of the United States,...
Japan-Philippines Defense Ministers’ Joint Statement
On October 28, 2026, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro met in the Philippines. They opposed unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East...
Japan-Singapore Defense Ministers’ Meeting
On October 28, 2026, Defense Minister Koizumi, who was visiting the Philippines to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ MeetingPlus (ADMMPlus), met with Singapore’s Defense Minister Chan. The...
Japan-US Joint Committee Agreements
The Ministry of Defense announced that the JapanUS Joint Committee agreed on four matters, including implementation of projects for facility development at FAC 6009 Camp Schwab and FAC 6010 Henoko...
Japan-US Joint Committee Agreements
On October 22, 2026, the Ministry of Defense announced that the JapanUS Joint Committee had reached agreement on two cases. They concern a facility development project at FAC6044 Camp Foster in...
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...
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–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...
Overview of State Minister Miyazaki’s Visit to Egypt
From August 28 to 30, 2026, State Minister of Defense Miyazaki visited the MFO South Camp, the Egyptian Military Academy, and the Arab Organization for Industrialization, holding discussions with the...
Summary of Parliamentary Vice-Minister Yoshida’s Visit to Lithuania and Estonia
Parliamentary ViceMinister Yoshida visited Lithuania and Estonia from August 27 to 28, 2026, where he held meetings and courtesy calls with national defense officials, inspected military, educational...
Japan-Belgium Defense Ministers’ Meeting
On August 31, 2026, Defense Minister Koizumi and Theo Francken, Minister of Defense and Minister in charge of Foreign Trade of the Kingdom of Belgium, met in Tokyo and confirmed the deepening of...
Japan-U.S. Joint Committee Agreements
The Ministry of Defense announced that on August 27, Reiwa 8, the JapanU.S. Joint Committee reached agreements on 10 matters concerning facility development, facility provision, demolition, limited...
Japan-U.S. Joint Committee Agreements
The Ministry of Defense announced that the JapanU.S. Joint Committee reached seven agreements on the limited or joint use of facilities and areas in connection with the joint exercise “Orient Shield...
Japan-Canada Foreign and Defense Officials' PM Consultations Held
On July 31, the 14th JapanCanada Foreign and Defense Officials' (PM) Consultations were held in Ottawa, Canada. Officials from both Japan and Canada attended and exchanged views on security and...
Outcome of 12th Japan-U.S. CDPWG Meeting
Japan's Ministry of Defense announced the results of the 12th Cyber Defense Policy Working Group (CDPWG), held at the U.S. Department of War on July 31, 2026. The meeting shared the current cyber...