Press Briefing: November 6
The Ministry of Defense press secretary explained that U.S. forces in Okinawa continued the midnight curfew for some service members after the reflection period ended and introduced rules prohibiting...
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37Continuation of Anti-Piracy Operations
The Ministry of Defense announced that, following a decision at today’s Cabinet meeting, it has issued new guidelines for antipiracy operations and will continue operations off Somalia and in the...
Cabinet Briefing, JSDF Activities in the Middle East, Okinawa Policy Council
The Cabinet decided 14 general matters and other items, cabinet orders, and personnel matters. The National Security Council’s nineminister meeting and the Cabinet decided three items concerning...
Defense 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...
Koizumi Attends 13th ADMM-Plus
On October 29, 2026, the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ MeetingPlus (ADMMPlus) was held in Cebu, Philippines, with Defense Minister Koizumi in attendance. During discussions on regional and...
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...
North Korea Missile-Related Information Update
On October 29, 2026, the Ministry of Defense and Cabinet Secretariat announced that North Korea had launched a suspected ballistic missile at around 12:36 p.m. that day. Japan, the United States, and...
Takaichi Convenes First Cybersecurity Ministerial Meeting
On October 26, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi convened the first Ministerial Meeting on Cybersecurity at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss information leaks and other harm caused by cyberattacks....
Takaichi Attends FY2026 SDF Memorial Ceremony
On October 17, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the FY2026 SelfDefense Forces Fallen Personnel Memorial Ceremony at the Ministry of Defense. She observed a moment of silence, delivered a...
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...
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...
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...
International Policy: Japan Adds Congo Sanctions Targets
Following the UN Security Council sanctions committee’s designation of 6 individuals and 2 organizations for violating the arms embargo and other measures against the Democratic Republic of the...
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...
Shipping Authorities Discuss Resilience, Safety and U.S. Policy
From September 21 to 23, 2026, the Conference of Shipowners and Shipbuilders (CSG), a meeting with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and a policy dialogue with U.S. maritime authorities...
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...
Takaichi Convenes First Panel on Strengthening Intelligence
On September 28, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi convened the first expert panel on strengthening intelligence functions at the Prime Minister’s Office. Citing the military buildup and stronger...
Takaichi Briefs Press on Call with Trump
Prime Minister Takaichi said President Trump gave her a detailed account of the U.S.China summit, and that they exchanged views mainly on economic and security challenges involving China. They...
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...