One of the many capabilities of the new SSM is the ability to spiral during its attack run to help evade close-in gun systems ...

The stealthy "New SSM" is engineered for sharp maneuvers and reduced detectability on the approach.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force said it is building up defense capabilities to enhance deterrence and response.

The U.S. and Japan have pledged to further expand joint training across Japan’s southwest region, including the first island ...

Driven by lessons from World War II and China’s expanding presence, Japan’s strategic orientation is pivoting eastward into the Pacific.

Japan Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi called on “like-minded” Indo-Pacific nations to link defense and capability efforts ...

Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met in Washington on January 15 to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Japanese government on Friday approved a record $58 billion to bolster its coastal defenses and improve its long-distance ...

In August 2025, the Australian government announced its selection of the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate as its new general-purpose frigate. Just one month later, on September 5, 2025, Deputy ...

A new anti-ship cruise missile, currently under development in Japan, can perform barrel rolls ...