Defense & Security
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Japan’s Defense Minister Pushed Ahead with U.S. Amid China Coercion Despite Fears of Demands
WASHINGTON — Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi proceeded with his first visit to the United State...
January 17, 2026
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Koizumi, Hegseth Hit Gym to Show Japan-U.S. Alliance’s Strength
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth “showed the actual physic...
January 16, 2026
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New Security Era: Japan, U.S. Deepen Cooperation Against China in Indo-Pacific Region
The security environment surrounding Japan is growing increasingly severe with each passing year,...
January 16, 2026
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Koizumi, Hegseth Agree to Increase Cooperation on Japan-U.S. Military Drills, Missile Production
WASHINGTON — Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth agreed Thurs...
January 16, 2026
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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi Holds Talks with Dronemakers in L.A., Aims to Strengthen Defense Industry
LOS ANGELES — Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, currently visiting the United States, participat...
January 16, 2026
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Japan’s Defense Minister Expresses Gratitude for Resolution in U.S. Congress That Condemned China’s Coercive Behavior toward Japan
WASHINGTON — Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to U.S. Sen. ...
January 16, 2026
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Paratroopers from Japan, U.S., U.K. Begin Joint Drills; Exercises Planned to Boost Cooperation as Chinese Activities Expand in Ocean
A series of multinational drills including paratroopers from the Ground Self-Defense Force, the U...
January 14, 2026
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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, in Hawaii, Cites ‘Power of Japan-U.S. Reconciliation’ After World War II
HONOLULU — Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said at a forum that he is committed to strengthenin...
January 14, 2026
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Japan’s Defense Minister Koizumi Visits Drone Manufacturer in L.A.
LOS ANGELES — Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited a drone manufacturer in Los Angeles on Tu...
January 14, 2026
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Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi Meets U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Head in Hawaii
HONOLULU — Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met for about one hour with Adm. Samuel Paparo, comm...
January 13, 2026
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Japan Seeks to Enhance Defense Capabilities in Pacific as 3 National Security Documents to Be Revised
The government plans to present the goal of enhancing defense capabilities in the Pacific Ocean a...
January 11, 2026
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Electronics, Heavy Industry Firms Expand Workforces, Boost Capital Spending on Back of Govt Defense Budget Rise
With the government’s defense budget on the rise, manufacturers specializing in defense materials...
January 11, 2026
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Camp Zukeran (Camp Foster) in Okinawa to Shrink by 5 Hectares as Land to Be Returned to Japan
A 5-hectare portion of the U.S. military’s Camp Foster — also known as Camp Zukeran — in Okinawa ...
January 9, 2026
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Expert Panel to Discuss Revising Security-Related Documents; Inclusion Proposed of Cybersecurity Experts, More Women
An expert panel is expected to be established as early as this spring to move forward with revisi...
January 9, 2026
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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi Visits Okinawa; Seeks to Bolster Cooperation by Easing Burden of U.S. Bases
Amid the growing importance of defending the Nansei Islands in southwestern Japan, Defense Minist...
January 8, 2026
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