Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup

Japan says it is still a peaceful nation and the buildup is necessary for a more self-reliant military that can better deter ...

Japan’s military ramp-up sees concerns of pacifism’s loss rise

Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China's growing ...

Takaichi’s response to US’ Venezuela strike draws condemnation within Japan

While the US military attacks against Venezuela on early Saturday morning and its forcible seizure of President Nicolas ...

China’s top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills around the island unfold

China’s top diplomat has slammed a record U.S. military sale to Taiwan. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday also ...
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Japan’s ‘Cruiser’ Becomes a Carrier as US F-35s Take Off

Four F-35B Lightning II fighter jets conducted flight operations on the JS Kaga, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s largest multirole cruiser. Despite the cruiser designation, the JS Kaga can ...