Japanese governments have proposed policies to reverse this trend, but they have so far had little success. Thirty percent of ...

The framework for defense exchanges between Japan and Brazil will include discussions on bilateral cooperation in defense ...

Japan put the branches of its military under a single operational command, taking a step the US, China and other nations have ...

The budget also includes 1.25 trillion yen ($8.78 billion) to bolster Japan's missile defense systems, including construction of two Aegis-equipped warships for deployment in 2027-2028 at a cost ...

President Trump has complained the U.S.-Japan defense partnership is one-sided, but with China throwing its weight around, ...

Against a background of increased military spending that could see Japan attain the third largest military in the world ...

TOKYO -- As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to impose tariffs on Japan and other trading partners, Tokyo could negotiate a softening of the duties by offering to increase defense spending, Kent ...

Japan pledged Friday to remain committed to enhancing the deterrence and response capabilities of its alliance with the ...

Japan accepted 2 Palestinians injured in the Gaza war for medical treatment Wednesday. It's the first time since the current ...