Opponents of SDF base on island worry as it puts down roots.
When a unit of the Ground Self-Defense Force was deployed to Japan's westernmost island of Yonaguni for the first time six years ago, it . . . Read more
Could the F-35 Stealth Fighter Knock Out an ICBM With Lasers?
The concept, according to industry insiders and Pentagon developers, would be to use F-35 weapons and sensors to detect or destroy an I . . . Read more
Russia-Ukraine war is teaching the Pentagon a lesson about the Pacific.
As originally reported by Defense News on June 14, 2022,Russia’s war in Ukraine is making clear to the U.S. Department . . . Read more
Russian warships pass Izu Islands south of Tokyo. Seven Russian warships passed near the Izu Islands south of Tokyo this week, the Defense Ministry said Friday, as Japan is on alert ove . . . Read more
U.S. Destroyer Headed to Europe for NATO Exercises Amidst Ukraine War.The U.S. Navy explained that the USS Forrest Sherman will be working along with the ships of other NATO allies.
I would . . . Read more
For Long-term Peace, Japan Must Increase Defense Spending Now.
Japan’s security environment is harsher than NATO’s and the menace is not limited to Russia. Spending more than 2% . . . Read more
South Korea says North completed prep for new nuclear test.
South Korea’s top diplomat says North Korea has completed preparations for a new nuclear test and only a political decision . . . Read more
Semiconductors and National Defense: What Are the Stakes? (2)
I would like tentatively to share the insights and analysis dated June 8, 2022, by Mr. Sujai Shivakumar, director and senior fellow of . . . Read more
Semiconductors and National Defense: What Are the Stakes? (1)
I would like tentatively to share the insights and analysis dated June 8, 2022, by Mr. Sujai Shivakumar, director and senior fellow of . . . Read more
Japan’s defence minister slams nuclear neighbours who ‘ignore rules’.Manoeuvres by China and Russia have sharpened security concerns in East Asia, Japanese Defence Minister . . . Read more
Japan's fatal flaw that prevents it from ever winning in cyber warfare.
I would like to share the insights and analysis by Mr. Kunio Oda, Policy Advisory Board Member at Japan Forum for Str . . . Read more
Protecting Our Nation's Back Doors: Improving Patent Policy for National Security.
I would like tentatively to share the insights and analysis by Ms. Kristen Osenga, the Austin E. Owen Rese . . . Read more
Move Okinawa’s unwanted US military bases to Taiwan.I would like tentatively to share the Opinion in the Taiwan News.
May 15th is the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's reversion from Amer . . . Read more
Russian Navy Conducts Exercises in Far East.I would like tentatively to share the Newsweek report dated May 20.
Russian warships were firing rockets and artillery in military exercises held . . . Read more
Both the unconstitutionality theory and constitutionality theory for the Self-Defense Forces are no longer logical.
I would like tentatively to share the contents of the interview article w . . . Read more