Defense
China spy suspects in U.K. and Germany seen as 'tip of iceberg'
Allegations highlight Europe's tricky balance with Xi Jinping expected to visit soon
Defense
Defense
Japan's defense spending climbs to 1.6% of GDP
Outlays grow closer to target of 2% by fiscal 2027
Opinion
Japan should be worrying about Taiwan, not Ukraine
Given growing threat from China, defense systems needed urgently at home
Defense
Japan, U.K. and Italy aim for next-gen fighter prototype in 2026
Japanese parliament begins deliberations on treaty to establish management body
Indo-Pacific
Japan struggles to nail down date for Biden-Kishida follow-up
Meeting of 2+2 ministers likely pushed back to summer due to Blinken's busy calendar
Defense
Japan sees 'transition phase' in dual-use military export controls
Ministry says changes in global environment require tougher measures
China up close
Analysis: The ulterior motive behind Xi Jinping's latest military reforms
Reorganization of Strategic Support Force shows Xi preparing for a fourth term
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar rebel group withdraws from Thai border after army returns
Karen National Union retreats from Myawaddy through which over $1bn of trade flows
Defense
North Korean hackers target South's defense sector, police say
Investigators cite 'more elaborate, more varied methods' to steal technology
Myanmar Crisis
Thailand downplays risk as Myanmar sends troops to key border town
Number of refugees in Thai temporary shelters falls to 600, foreign minister says
Interview
China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says
John Aquilino warns Beijing is building up military despite economic challenges
Defense
South Korea and U.S. hold largest combined air force drills
Exercises to bolster integration come as North Korea tests 'superlarge warhead'
Defense
Ten killed as two Malaysian military helicopters collide
Navy says midair accident took place in western state of Perak on Tuesday morning
International relations
North Korea fires missiles off east coast, South Korea, Japan say
Launches come as top military officials from Washington, Seoul meet
Defense
East Asia military spending up 6.2% as China tensions mount, report shows
Japan marks biggest rise since 1972; data comes amid rush of regional talks, drills
Defense
China military's biggest shakeup in 9 years adds info, cyber, space units
Control of information is vital to 'winning a modern war,' Xi Jinping says
Defense
Two Japan helicopters crash during anti-submarine drill in Pacific
Flight recorders were discovered 'at extremely close locations': Defense minister
US-China tensions
Taiwan says it will discuss with U.S. how to use new funding
Defence ministry appreciate American lawmakers passing budget package
South China Sea
Philippines and U.S. to 'sink' ships in South China Sea drills
16,700 Filipinos and Americans to enhance interoperability in annual Balikatan exercise
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar rebels target stranded junta troops near Thai border
40-millimeter machine guns and bomb-dropping drones chase 200 soldiers: report
Indo-Pacific
Japan studies Israel's air defense success with eye on Indo-Pacific
U.S.-Japan-Australia collaboration faces additional threat of China's hypersonics
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar regime sends Russian aircraft to bomb lost territory
MiG-29 jets and Mi-35 helicopter gunships operating along Thai border
Opinion
Emerging U.S.-Japan-Philippine alliance is making waves in Asia
Marcos must race to build links that might withstand return of Trump
Defense
Australia boosts defense spending to 'transform' military
Defense minister says a more focused, integrated military force needed
The Nikkei View
Japan-U.S. alliance holds greater responsibility for global stability
Leaders must offer more details to give substance to vision