On September 2, 2026 (Reiwa 8), Prime Minister Takaichi attended and delivered remarks at the Fiscal Year Reiwa 8 SelfDefense Forces Commanders’ Meeting held at the Ministry of Defense. She...
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...
On August 24, 2026, the third Meeting on Countermeasures Against CBRNE Terrorism compiled an action plan to protect the public from CBRNE terrorism. The plan provides for establishing an expert panel...
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...
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...
Japan has developed ballistic missile defense centered on uppertier interception by Aegis ships, lowertier interception by PAC3, and coordination through the Japan Aerospace Defense Ground...
The Ministry of Defense has established the Space Domain Advisory Board to strengthen response capabilities in the space security field, based on the National Security Strategy. The board solicits...
The Ministry of Defense spokesperson explained that at the JapanU.S. Joint Committee meeting on July 16, 2026, coordination between Japan and the United States had been completed on carrying out part...
The 2026 White Paper on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism systematically organizes policies for realizing an inclusive society, addressing natural disasters, ensuring the safety of...
Japan's Ministry of Defense announced that it had concluded a contract with Space Compass Inc. for research on the technical, organizational, and institutional challenges involved in future domestic...
Trump's Final Warning to Hamas U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on September 5 that he was engaged in "very deep negotiations" with Hamas for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. Of...