After the Cold War, China's military rise became more pronounced. In response, the Self-Defense Forces advanced the "Southwest Shift" and an amphibious brigade.
The Self-Defense Forces have come far. Their next decade will be defined by ongoing minesweeping and the rising burden of scrambles against Chinese threats.
The UAVs will support fighter jets under development by Japan, UK, and Italy. Collaborative aircraft are increasingly viewed as a "game-changer" in combat.
Researchers solved three issues related to the use of UAV-mounted laser scanners, allowing for more accurate surveying of construction sites and disaster zones.
How is Japan preparing to deter the aggression of this distinctly strong anti-Western alliance?
Mitsubishi and BAE break new ground in the new ASDF jet fighter program as Japan diversifies its defense partnerships.
The region and the world are watching as Xi Jinping and the CCP seek power to create new boundaries through military strength and rewrite history to...