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Japan Vows to Help Mozambique Fight ‘Terrorism’

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Tokyo would help Mozambique counter Islamist insurgents in the restive north.

N. Korea Fires ‘Long-Range’ Missile as S. Korea President Heads to Japan

North Korea fired a "long-range ballistic missile," Seoul said, as South Korea's president headed to Tokyo to boost ties amid Pyongyang's growing aggression.

Japan to Buy 400 Tomahawk Missiles From US: PM Kishida

Japan will purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles from the United States, PM Kishida said, as his government beefs up the country's defenses.

Philippines’ Marcos Strikes Defense, Infrastructure Deals in Tokyo

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hailed new defense and other deals signed with Japan in Tokyo.

Japan PM Tells Biden That New Era Requires More Military Muscle

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged alongside US President Joe Biden to modernize his country's military.

Japan Racks up New Security Deals With Eyes on China

Space defense, US troop deployments and a "significant" deal with Britain are some of the souvenirs in Japan's PM Kishida's diplomatic tour.

US Vows to Defend Space With Japan, Deploy Mobile Marines as China Worries Grow

The US said space attacks would invoke its defense treaty with Japan and announced the deployment of an agile Marine unit on its ally's soil.

UK, Japan to Sign Major Defense Deal Allowing Troop Deployments

The British and Japanese prime ministers will sign a "hugely significant" new defense deal allowing UK troops to deploy in Japan.

Japan, France Vow More Security Cooperation in Asia-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged more security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.

Japan Approves Budget Including Record Defense Spending

Japan approved a $839 billion budget for the year ahead, including record defense spending after a major security strategy overhaul.

Japan to Radically Overhaul Defense Policy on China Threats

Japan is expected to announce its biggest defense overhaul in decades, to tackle the threat from China.

Japan PM Says N. Korean Missile Fell in Exclusive Economic Waters

A suspected intercontinental ballistic missile launched by North Korea on Friday is believed to have fallen in Japan's exclusive economic waters.

Japan, Australia Ink Security Pact With Eye on China

Australia and Japan agreed to share sensitive intelligence and deepen defense cooperation, signing a security pact to counter China's military rise.

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Over Japan

North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years, prompting Tokyo to activate its missile alert system and issue a rare warning for people to take shelter.

Biden Reasserts ‘Unshakeable’ US Backing for Japan, S.Korea

President Joe Biden reasserted the US' "unshakeable" pledge to defend Japan and South Korea after meeting the leaders of both allies.