The Defense Ministry and the Self-Defense Forces are quickly building up their capability to defend the Nansei Islands as ...

Japan and China are marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with major events on different dates ...

Japan’s military is also planning to deploy drones to boost its defence amid a manpower shortage and increasingly aggressive neighbours.

Analysts say the warships deal will create ‘long-term coordination’ between the two navies amid mutual concerns over China’s rise.