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Japan’s Self-Defence Forces are much more capable than many think
By bno - Taipei Office For much of the post-war era, Japan’s armed forces - officially termed the Self-Defence Forces (SDF) - ...
Korea JoongAng Daily8h
North Korea slams Japan for labeling Pyongyang 'urgent threat' in defense paper
North Korea on Friday lambasted Japan for describing it as an "urgent threat" in this year's defense white paper, calling it ...
Defense News1d
China-Russia nexus jumps top of mind for Japan’s defense planners
Japan had initially planned the F-35Bs to support amphibious operations, but the initial six jets missed the target March ...
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China Daily1dOpinion
Japan hypes excuse for its military build-up: China Daily editorial
Japan's defense white paper also states that Russia's "military cooperation" with China is another cause for concern, claiming that the two countries' joint bomber flights and naval drills in the ...
China, North Korea and Russia represent biggest security challenge since World War II, Japan says
Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II as three potential adversaries in East Asia – China, ...
USNI News2d
Pacific Military Balance Tilting in China’s Favor, Says New Defense of Japan Report
Officials in Tokyo released their Defense of Japan 2025 white paper this week with findings the international community is ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)2d
Japan says China’s escalating military activity its biggest strategic challenge
Japan has warned of escalating military threats from China. The report highlights China's growing military activity near Japan’s southwestern coasts and the Pacific as a major strategic challenge.
Chinese FM lashes out Japan's new defense white paper hyping 'China threat' narrative
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian. Japan's latest defense white paper reflects a wrong perception of China, ...