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Defense Ministry Seeks AI in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Command and Expands Long‑Range Unmanned Strike Programs Defense Ministry’s 2027 budget request proposes AI in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces command along with long‑range …

Japan to Adopt NTT’s IOWN for Nationwide Self‑Defense Forces Communications Japan’s Defense Ministry will deploy NTT’s IOWN technology to modernize Self‑Defense Forces communications, connecting radars, sensors and drones for AI-enabled …

India-Japan maritime pact signed in New Delhi to deepen security cooperation and defense R&D India-Japan maritime pact signed in New Delhi, pledging joint patrols, intelligence sharing and defense R&D to …

Defense Minister Koizumi Visits Yasukuni Shrine on August 15; Prime Minister Takaichi Sends Offering via LDP Secretary‑General Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine on Aug. 15, 2026; Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent …

Japan Defense Ministry Seeks Record 8.9 Trillion Yen Defense Budget for FY2027 Japan’s Defense Ministry seeks a record 8.9 trillion yen defense budget for FY2027, aligning with the current five-year …

Cabinet adopts "new way of defense" phrase as Japan prepares security document revisions Japan promotes a "new way of defense" to explain shifts in strategy responding to AI, drones and …

Josys pitches ransomware defense to Japanese firms after contractor-linked breach Josys offers ransomware defense to Japanese firms after a contractor-linked breach halted deliveries; startup urges multifactor authentication and tighter access. …

Japan warns Russia-North Korea military cooperation could strengthen Pyongyang, Defense of Japan 2026 says Defense of Japan 2026 warns Russia-North Korea military cooperation could strengthen Pyongyang, urging vigilance over closer …

Taiwan defense drills to throttle mobile internet in first-ever communications test Taiwan will throttle mobile internet during the Han Kuang Taiwan defense drills to test public communications and civil-military coordination …