Japan — Ministry of Defense (Japan)
Tracked across 4 events · 200 articles · First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last active Aug 21, 2026
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Japan's government released its annual defense white paper on Tuesday, emphasizing the need to adapt to new warfare methods such as drones and artificial intelligence, drawing lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.…
Impact: The ministry is central to implementing the defense buildup, including drone development and Pacific strategy, and benefits from increased budget.
Aug 03, 2026 · 56 articles
International
On August 20, 2026, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjirō Koizumi met in New Delhi and signed a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation. The pact establishes a framework for…
Impact: The ministry signed the MoA and will coordinate with India on defence cooperation, potentially boosting its defence industry.
Aug 19, 2026 · 49 articles
International
On August 6, 2026, North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile from its eastern coastal Wonsan area toward the sea off its east coast, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The launch, detected…
Impact: Japan's Defense Ministry confirmed the missile launch and reported no impact on Japan. It is monitoring the situation and coordinating with allies.
Aug 06, 2026 · 49 articles
International
On August 5, 2026, Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, issued a statement through the North Korea — Korean Central News Agency warning that North Korea would adopt…
Impact: Japan's defense ministry confirmed the Tomahawk test and defended the country's defense posture, responding to North Korea's accusations.
Aug 04, 2026 · 46 articles
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