Japan Leader Calls for Greater Military Capability, Spending Separately Monday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno also proposed stepping up Japan's missile defense capability.
UK Aircraft Carrier Visits Japan for Drill Amid China Worry The ship arrived at the U.S. Navy base in Yokosuka near Tokyo on Saturday.
Japan Ministry Seeks 2.6% Defense Hike Amid China Worries Japan has been stepping up defense in the country’s southwestern regions and islands.
Japan Marks 76th Anniversary of WWII Defeat; No Suga Apology Instead of an apology, Suga listed damage inflicted on Japan, including the U.S. atomic attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Nagasaki Marks 76th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing The Aug. 9, 1945, bombing came three days after the United States made the world’s first atomic attack on Hiroshima.
Hiroshima Marks 76th Anniversary of US Atomic Bombing Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to commit to nuclear disarmament as seriously as they tackle a pandemic.
Why Japan's 'Rising Sun' Flag Provokes Olympic Ire Japan’s “rising sun” flag is a focus of anger at the Olympics, with some in the Koreas, China and other Asian nations calling...
Japan, US, South Korea Reaffirm Cooperation on North Korea The United States, Japan and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to work together on North Korea’s denuclearization.
Japan, UK to Expand Defense Ties at Sea, Military Technology The British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and its strike group will visit Japanese ports in September for joint...
Former Green Beret, Son Get Japan Prison Terms for Ghosn Escape Michael Taylor, a former Green Beret, was sentenced to two years in prison, while his son Peter was sentenced to one year and...
Army Disbanding Most Ceremonial Horse Units The Army will begin phasing out five horse-mounted ceremonial units stationed at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Huachuca...
Coast Guard Receives Unprecedented $25 Billion Infusion Under Sweeping 'Big Beautiful Bill' The service will receive funding for more ships, helicopters and unmanned systems and maintenance of installations and...
Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday...
Marine Recruiters Promoted an Immigration Benefit Until the Corps Told Them to Stop The military often highlights paths to citizenship as a recruiting tactic, though fulfillment of policies such as PIP has...
Army Policy Severely Limiting Shaving Waivers Goes into Effect Troops will be granted short-term shaving exemptions if they require it, but will be removed from the service if they are on...