Official Visit of the Chief of Staff of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces
Introduction The Chief of the SME, Gen.C.A. Carmine Masiello, met his Japanese counterpart, Gen. Masayoshi Arai,…
Air-to-Surface Ammunition Purchase Approved for Japan
Introduction In the United States, the State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS)…
Rising Tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan’s Future
China and Japan increasingly confront each other over the near future of Taiwan. Beijing did not…
GCAP Electronics Evolution Consortium Launches for Advanced Sensing and Communications
Formation of the GCAP Consortium Defense electronics industry champions from Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy…
Japan Rolls Out Its First Patria AMV XP 8×8: A Significant Step for Defense and Aerospace
On September 2nd in Japan, the Chief of Staff of the Ground Self-Defense Force, General Arai,…
Implementation of ACSA Agreement Reinforces Mutual Support for Italian and Japanese Armed Forces
The **Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA)** between Italy and Japan has officially come into effect. This…
Japan’s Defense Budget Surges to Over €55 Billion: Key Programs Overview
Introduction The Japanese Defense Ministry (MoD) has submitted an unprecedented budget request for fiscal 2026 (R8),…
Japan Initiates Research for New VLS-Equipped Submarine: A 39 Billion Yen Move to Bolster Stand-off Capability
Japan is gearing up to initiate one of the most significant naval programs of the coming…
Deployment of the Typhon Mid-Range Capability Launcher in Japan
In Japan, the Self-Defense Forces and the United States Armed Forces have announced that they will…
Australia Set to Adopt Japanese Mogami Frigates: Richard Marles Headed to Tokyo for Inspection and Bilateral Summit
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles, who also holds the post of deputy prime minister, will travel…