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

Japan is positioning itself as a focal point for defense cooperation among U.S. partners.

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

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

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

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

The United States and Japan reiterated their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea and rejected Russia ...

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

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

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

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