Rappler's latest stories on Japan defense
Japan approves defense plan including 2 aircraft carriers
The new 5-year defense plan calls for the military to upgrade two existing 'helicopter carriers' so that they will also be able to launch fighter jets
Mattis vows 'strong defensive stance' on North Korea
Japanese minister Itsunori Onodera acknowledges that the decision to suspend the drills between the US and South Korea is 'important in that it supports diplomatic efforts' to denuclearize the Korean peninsula
Small planes for PH Navy signal Japan's growing security role
President Rodrigo Duterte s pronouncements of dislike for US makes the country s relations with Japan very crucial
Japan warns China over territorial aggression
UPDATED The region s superpower continues to act in an assertive manner and its actions include dangerous acts that could cause unintended consequences Tokyo says in a defense white paper
China slams Japan over patrol planes for PH
Beijing tells Tokyo to mind its words and actions and refrain from undermining the peace and stability of the region
Philippines to lease Japan planes to patrol disputed waters
Aquino s announcement follows the signing of an agreement last year between World War II foes Japan and the Philippines to transfer defense equipment to Manila
PM Abe's cabinet approves largest defense budget
The allocation is part of a record 96 7 trillion yen national budget that will be sent to parliament for debate and approval early next year
PH, Japan to begin VFA talks
It will be a treaty not an executive agreement that will require Senate ratification says President Benigno Aquino III
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Japan proposes joint work on Australia sub fleet – report
The report comes after concerns in Canberra over the effect on the domestic ship building industry
Shangri-la Dialogue: China to promote security theory
Beijing s delegation to the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore will fully elaborate on China s security concept in Asia says a spokesman
Japan plans ‘island-defense’ drills in East China Sea
Japan is to stage amphibious landing drills in the East China Sea coinciding with wargames Russia and China are holding near disputed islands
Japan could be 'main player' in Asia conflict – minister
When it did not have as much military capability China [set] territorial rows aside But when it sees a chance it makes blunt advancements
Japan to move Patriot missiles to Okinawa
The defense ministry says the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 systems at two military bases will be installed in Okinawa soon
PH backs rearmed Japan to 'balance' China
Foreign department spokesman Raul Hernandez confirms the government s view that Japan should upgrade its military from a self defense force so that it has more freedom to operate in the region
