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Japan's SH-60L, a sky-dominating beast by MHI, redefines maritime warfare for the JMSDF with next-gen tech and unyielding resolve.

Japan's Mogami class frigates are an intriguing mix of extreme automation paired with a small crew size, relevant capabilities, and low cost.

Tokyo’s spending on uncrewed systems and capabilities appears to have risen considerably.

Okinawa Prefecture Governor Denny Tamaki is expected to further convey the message of peace and anti-war voices of local residents in his planned visit to China in early July, while emphasizing trade and people-to-people exchanges between China and Japan in the context of the current downturn in China-Japan relations and Japans increasing cooperation with the US aiming to contain China.

To counter China’s growing military threat and coercive tactics, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has increased Japan’s diplomatic, economic, and security initiatives as well as expanded its coordination with regional partners. Japan has been increasingly direct in its criticism of Beijing’s sovereignty transgressions, human rights violations, and efforts to intimidate its neighbors while more directly linking its security to that of Taiwan.

For some time, Japan has not hidden its military ambitions and has been increasingly bellicose toward China. However, its stance has faced stiff opposition within the country.

Tokyo wants to double its military budget within five years.

The world is undergoing profound changes, marked by the strategic competition between China and the United States, while the Russia-Ukraine conflict has increased uncertainties. As a result, the global economic recovery is still foundering.

Japan seems intent on stepping up unsettling efforts to strengthen its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region.