Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
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Japan and China trade accusations at Shangri-La Dialogue
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has strongly rejected China's claim that Japan is moving toward “neo-militarism.” He accused Beijing of rapidly arming itself.
Shangri-La conference: Asia-Pacific on path to rearmament
Military budgets are rising worldwide. At the security conference in Singapore, the focus was also on achieving greater security through more weapons — as the growing rivalry between the US and China dominated talks.
U.S. to send only used nuclear submarines to Australia in amended defence deal
The two nations — together with the third partner in their security pact, Britain — met at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from about 45 countries
Japan eyes first export of indigenous missile system amid closer ties with Philippines
The Type 88 missile system is among several Japanese anti-ship weapons being considered, the country's defense chief has said.
China patrols waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan, Philippine maritime border talks
Japan and the Philippines said last week they would begin talks on delimiting the maritime boundary of the exclusive economic zone, which overlaps with areas claimed by Beijing.
Will military logistics pact become next step in South Korea-Japan defense ties?
South Korea and Japan have discussed the possibility of a military logistics-sharing agreement, according to Seoul's defense minister, hinting at growing momentum for deeper defense cooperation despite lingering…
Seoul, Washington defense chiefs strike different notes on OPCON transfer at Shangri-La
Seoul and Washington appear to be moving with different priorities in their approach to the transfer of wartime operational control in South Korea. One side eyes speed while the other stresses balance and caution.
