Australia this week announced a $6.5 billion deal to buy advanced warships from Japan, a move that can go a long way to ...

After the end of the Cold War, regional conflicts have erupted. The U.S. stepped up its pressure on Japan to contribute ...

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Government officials told defense contractors last week they weren’t even allowed to mention the project by name.

There are three major reasons why the upgraded Mogami-class frigate was selected, in a major milestone for Japan’s defense ...

China has accused Australia of being a ‘tool’ after hosting a secret prototype United States hypersonic missile system during ...

MISREPRESENTATION of history and utter disregard of diplomatic finesse seem to have conspired to make China react angrily to ...

BENXI, China (AP) — Eighty years after the end of World War II, Japan and China are marking the anniversary with major events ...

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

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

A new report reveals China's joint patrols with Russia near Alaska may have had motives beyond a political message.