Japan, ASEAN Discuss Defense Exports, Disaster Relief Cooperation
Japanese and ASEAN officials met to discuss potential Japanese defense exports.
View ArticleJapan’s New Defense Posture
What are the implications of Japan’s constitutional reinterpretation on regional security dynamics?
View ArticleJapan Enters Global Submarine Market With Soryu Offering
With the Soryu-class submarine, Japan can compete with the best the global submarine market has to offer.
View ArticleDoes Japan Need to Be More Assertive With Europe?
It is time for Tokyo be clear on what it wants from relations with Europe.
View ArticleThe Trouble With Japan's Defense Exports
Opening Japan's defense industry to the international market is a significant step, but it won't happen overnight.
View ArticleJapan Wants to Streamline Its Defense Industry
Japan's new Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) is an attempt to overhaul its approach to defense tech.
View ArticleJapan’s New Approach to Defense Technology
A look at Japan's new Acquisition Technology and Logistics Agency and its recent Defense Technology Symposium.
View ArticleWhat Japan Can Learn From Australia’s Submarine Decision
If Japan's next overseas defense bid is to succeed, Tokyo needs to make some changes.
View ArticleThe Importance of a Japan-India Amphibious Aircraft Deal
The conclusion of an India-Japan deal for the transfer of ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft will bear immense strategic importance.
View ArticleWhy Japan’s New Military Aircraft Gift to the Philippines Matters
The subtle change is not without significance for both sides and the wider region.
View ArticleIs Japan’s Defense Industry in Decline?
Despite worrying indicators, Japan’s defense industry is expected to remain in good health.
View ArticleAn Inoffensive Quest: Can Japan’s Defense Exports Take Off?
Japan’s quest for an arms manufacturing industry is intimately linked with its self-perception as a “normal” power. How has it fared so far?
View ArticleJapan’s Arms Exports: A Prudent Possibility Amid Enduring Challenges
Japan needs to urgently address key structural problems in order to build an export-driven defense industry.
View ArticleJapan Ups Profits for Its Defense Industry
With the domestic industry struggling to stay afloat, Japan's defense ministry will increase profit margins for defense contractors to a max of 15 percent.
View ArticlePM Hasina’s Upcoming Visit to Japan Highlights a Growing Defense Relationship
The geopolitical situation is bringing out the strategic aspects of Bangladesh-Japan relations, including a new focus on security cooperation.
View ArticleJapan Takes Another Step Toward Expanding Defense Exports
The LDP-Komeito coalition is working to overcome internal differences on loosening the existing restrictions.
View ArticleJapan’s Defense Industry Is Hindered by Self-Imposed Constraints
It’s been nearly a decade since Japan widened the scope for arms exports, but there is little to show for the policy change.
View ArticleJapan-Italy-UK Joint Fighter Program Takes a Step Forward With New Treaty
Japan, Britain, and Italy agreed to establish a joint organization to develop a new sixth-generation fighter jet.
View ArticleJapan Eases Rules on Lethal Weapon Exports
Tokyo will face three major challenges to implement the policy change.
View ArticleMaking the Most of Japan-US Defense Industry Cooperation
Revamping Japan’s industrial base and beyond.
View ArticleAfter Months of Talks, Japan’s Ruling Coalition Agrees to Allow the Sale of...
The LDP was able to convince its traditionally pacifist partner, Komeito, to okay yet another loosening of defense export rules.
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