Japan’s government audit arm has sharply criticized the United States for failing to deliver a large portion of military equipment that Tokyo purchased under long-term defense contracts worth ...

Established in 1954, the JSDF comprises the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. They are controlled by the Ministry of Defense ...

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Chokai (DDG-176) has completed modifications to make the ship Tomahawk cruise ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's F-15 fighters holding a joint military drill with the U.S. B-52 bomber on Dec. 10, 2025. (Japan ...

TOKYO(AP) — Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China’s growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo’s ...

A senior member of Japan's Self-Defense Forces will assume a leadership position in a U.N. peacekeeping mission in South ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gestures as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his speech during their visit to ...