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Japanese and United States defence ministers speaking beside military and national flags.

Japan and US put munitions production at the centre of regional deterrence

Shinjiro Koizumi and Pete Hegseth linked industrial capacity to denial-based defence while Tokyo prepares to update its security strategy.

Japan's prime minister and defense minister appear at separate official events in Tokyo and Yokosuka.

Asia

Japan centers new defense budget on drones, artificial intelligence and missiles

The ¥8.9 trillion request for the fiscal year beginning in April 2027 combines uncrewed weapons, longer-range strike systems, AI-enabled command and stronger state support for arms production.

India

India and Japan defence ministers set Delhi talks on Indo-Pacific security

Rajnath Singh and Shinjiro Koizumi are due to examine stronger defence ties, strategic trust and new areas of cooperation during a bilateral meeting in Delhi.

Shinjiro Koizumi and Richard Marles shaking hands during a defense meeting.

Oceania

Japan and Australia advance frigate deal and deeper defense cooperation

Shinjiro Koizumi will meet Richard Marles in Canberra to discuss Mogami-class frigates, joint weapons development, testing, exercises and intelligence cooperation despite a recent political controversy.

Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty meeting Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Tokyo.

Asia

Canada explores Japan-led GCAP fighter program after Tokyo talks

Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty said he discussed the GCAP next-generation fighter program with his Japanese counterpart and would examine the initiative further, as Ottawa considers closer involvement in the Japan-Britain-Italy project.

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