Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.

Japan's defense chief rejected China's "new militarism" claims, saying Tokyo's buildup is transparent as Beijing expands its ...

Japan's defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite ...

Beijing has repeatedly criticised Tokyo’s growing defence spending and military moves. This month, China’s foreign ministry ...

TOKYO -- Japan's Defense Ministry is expected to designate China as Japan's most serious concern in the ministry's annual ...

Shinjiro Koizumi says arms sales, more visible regional military presence aims to help partners defend themselves.

Japan's Takaichi government is reviewing security documents that could reshape defense spending, nuclear policy and AI ...

Koizumi calls for transparency and dialog as he addresses tensions in the region.

Pacific strategy, a wave of new defense pacts and potential submarine exports marks a bold shift in Japan's military ...

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday pledged to strengthen his country's defense capabilities and security ...