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  1. The Philippines, Japan and the U.S. completed their latest round of joint defense exercises in the South China Sea as tensions between Manila and Beijing escalate in the contested waterway. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/ #japan #philippines #msdf #us #china #southchinasea #defense

  2. The Philippines, Japan and the U.S. completed their latest round of joint defense exercises in the South China Sea as tensions between Manila and Beijing escalate in the contested waterway. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/ #japan #philippines #msdf #us #china #southchinasea #defense

  3. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. says five retired MSDF Abukuma-class destroyer escorts will be delivered to the Philippines within two to three years — the clearest remarks yet on the delivery timeline. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/ #japan #philippines #philippinesjapanrelations #defense #msdf #sdf #gilbertoteodorojr #defenseministry #china

  4. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. says five retired MSDF Abukuma-class destroyer escorts will be delivered to the Philippines within two to three years — the clearest remarks yet on the delivery timeline. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/ #japan #philippines #philippinesjapanrelations #defense #msdf #sdf #gilbertoteodorojr #defenseministry #china

  5. As Tokyo considers transferring retired military equipment to the Philippines and Indonesia, it is not simply offloading aging hardware — it is planting the seeds of multidecade security partnerships. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #japan #southeastasia #defense #defenseministry #sdf #msdf #china #philippines #indonesia

  6. As Tokyo considers transferring retired military equipment to the Philippines and Indonesia, it is not simply offloading aging hardware — it is planting the seeds of multidecade security partnerships. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #japan #southeastasia #defense #defenseministry #sdf #msdf #china #philippines #indonesia

  7. alojapan.com/1496634/how-tokyo How Tokyo aims to turn retired military equipment into lasting strategic returns #China #defense #DefenseMinistry #indonesia #MSDF #news #philippines #SDF #SoutheastAsia #Tokyo #TokyoNews #東京 #東京都 As Tokyo considers transferring retired military equipment to the Philippines and Indonesia, it is not simply offloading aging hardware — it is planting the seeds of multidecade security partnerships. The ongoing discussions with Southeast Asian par

  8. Japan and South Korea's navies have held their first joint training in nearly nine years, in a move Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hailed as signaling "a new chapter" in bilateral defense cooperation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #japan #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #msdf #sdf #defense #shinjirokoizumi

  9. Japan and South Korea's navies have held their first joint training in nearly nine years, in a move Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hailed as signaling "a new chapter" in bilateral defense cooperation. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #japan #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #msdf #sdf #defense #shinjirokoizumi

  10. Japanese and South Korean navies hold first joint drills in nine years

    Japan and South Korea’s navies have held their first joint training in nearly nine years, the Maritime Self-Defense Force announced Monday, in a move Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hailed as …
    #Japan #JP #JapanNews #defense #Japanese #Japanesenews #MSDF #news #SDF #ShinjiroKoizumi #southkorea #SouthKorea-Japanrelations
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  11. alojapan.com/1495780/japanese- Japanese and South Korean navies hold first joint drills in nine years #defense #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #MSDF #news #SDF #ShinjiroKoizumi #SouthKorea #SouthKoreaJapanRelations Japan and South Korea’s navies have held their first joint training in nearly nine years, the Maritime Self-Defense Force announced Monday, in a move Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hailed as signaling “a new chapter” in bilateral defense cooperation

  12. Australia will keep modifications to its new fleet of Japanese-designed frigates to a minimum, the head of its Defence Force has said, unlocking unprecedented cross-border logistics and repair capabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #japan #australia #australiajapanrelations #defense #defenseministry #sdf #msdf

  13. Australia will keep modifications to its new fleet of Japanese-designed frigates to a minimum, the head of its Defence Force has said, unlocking unprecedented cross-border logistics and repair capabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/ #japan #australia #australiajapanrelations #defense #defenseministry #sdf #msdf

  14. New Zealand aims to decide before the end of next year whether to acquire Japan's upgraded Mogami-class warships to replace its aging frigates, Defense Minister Chris Penk told The Japan Times on Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/ #japan #sdf #msdf #defense #defenseministry #newzealand #newzealandjapanrelations

  15. New Zealand aims to decide before the end of next year whether to acquire Japan's upgraded Mogami-class warships to replace its aging frigates, Defense Minister Chris Penk told The Japan Times on Friday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/ #japan #sdf #msdf #defense #defenseministry #newzealand #newzealandjapanrelations

  16. Amid the war in Iran, the U.S. has informed Japan that there would be delays in the delivery of the U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles to the Japanese side, according to a Financial Times report. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/ #japan #tomahawk #msdf #us #defense #usjapanrelations #petehegseth #shinjirokoizumi #missiles

  17. Amid the war in Iran, the U.S. has informed Japan that there would be delays in the delivery of the U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles to the Japanese side, according to a Financial Times report. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/ #japan #tomahawk #msdf #us #defense #usjapanrelations #petehegseth #shinjirokoizumi #missiles

  18. Japan's Mogami warship is set for a showdown with the simpler and less expensive Type 31 frigate from the U.K. as the two nations compete to supply vessels to the Royal New Zealand Navy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/ #japan #politics #newzealandjapanrelations #defense #msdf #mogami

  19. Japan's Mogami warship is set for a showdown with the simpler and less expensive Type 31 frigate from the U.K. as the two nations compete to supply vessels to the Royal New Zealand Navy. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/ #japan #politics #newzealandjapanrelations #defense #msdf #mogami

  20. Japan plans to strengthen its defense system in the Pacific Ocean as part of the revision of three security-related documents slated to be made by year-end, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #japan #msdf #sdf #defense #china #shinjirokoizumi

  21. Japan plans to strengthen its defense system in the Pacific Ocean as part of the revision of three security-related documents slated to be made by year-end, sources have said. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/ #japan #msdf #sdf #defense #china #shinjirokoizumi

  22. The MSDF's Aegis destroyer Chokai has become Japan's first vessel capable of firing U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles, a development that could put targets deep inside China and North Korea within striking distance. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #japan #sdf #msdf #missiles #defense #defenseministry

  23. The MSDF's Aegis destroyer Chokai has become Japan's first vessel capable of firing U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles, a development that could put targets deep inside China and North Korea within striking distance. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #japan #sdf #msdf #missiles #defense #defenseministry

  24. Japan ⁠could consider deploying minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #japan #straitofhormuz #iran #msdf #sdf #defense #us

  25. Japan ⁠could consider deploying minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/ #japan #straitofhormuz #iran #msdf #sdf #defense #us

  26. China may have tested Japan and the United States to see their response through military actions by its aircraft carrier Liaoning and bombers near Japan in December. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/ #japan #msdf #asdf #sdf #us #china #defense #usnavy #georgewashington #liaoning

  27. China may have tested Japan and the United States to see their response through military actions by its aircraft carrier Liaoning and bombers near Japan in December. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/ #japan #msdf #asdf #sdf #us #china #defense #usnavy #georgewashington #liaoning

  28. China may have tested Japan and U.S. readiness in Pacific

    China may have tested Japan and the United States to see their response through military actions by its aircraft carrier Liaoning and bombers near Japan in December, Jiji Press has learned. The Liaoning and the bombers, …
    #Japan #JP #JapanNews #ASDF #China #defense #GeorgeWashington #Japanese #Japanesenews #liaoning #MSDF #news #SDF #u.s. #u.s.Navy
    alojapan.com/1434668/china-may

  29. alojapan.com/1434668/china-may China may have tested Japan and U.S. readiness in Pacific #ASDF #China #defense #GeorgeWashington #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #liaoning #MSDF #news #SDF #u.s. #U.s.Navy China may have tested Japan and the United States to see their response through military actions by its aircraft carrier Liaoning and bombers near Japan in December, Jiji Press has learned. The Liaoning and the bombers, flying together with similar Russian aircra

  30. As Tokyo and Manila discuss the transfer of used Japanese destroyers, the Philippine Navy chief says the service is also seeking five more retired TC-90 aircraft from the MSDF to boost its patrol capabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/ #japan #philippines #philippinesjapanrelations #defense #msdf #sdf #china #southchinasea #southeastasia

  31. As Tokyo and Manila discuss the transfer of used Japanese destroyers, the Philippine Navy chief says the service is also seeking five more retired TC-90 aircraft from the MSDF to boost its patrol capabilities. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/ #japan #philippines #philippinesjapanrelations #defense #msdf #sdf #china #southchinasea #southeastasia

  32. Philippines seeks more retired MSDF patrol aircraft, navy chief says

    Manila – As Tokyo and Manila discuss the potential transfer of used Japanese destroyer escorts, the head of the Philippine Navy has said the service is also interested in acquiring an additional five r…
    #Japan #JP #JapanNews #China #defense #MSDF #news #philippines #Philippines-Japanrelations #SDF #SouthChinaSea #SoutheastAsia
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  33. alojapan.com/1418999/philippin Philippines seeks more retired MSDF patrol aircraft, navy chief says #China #defense #Japan #JapanNews #MSDF #news #philippines #PhilippinesJapanRelations #SDF #SouthChinaSea #SoutheastAsia Manila – As Tokyo and Manila discuss the potential transfer of used Japanese destroyer escorts, the head of the Philippine Navy has said the service is also interested in acquiring an additional five retired TC-90 aircraft from the Maritime Self-Defense Fo

  34. Japan has successfully test-fired a railgun against a target vessel at sea, taking it a step closer to becoming the first nation to deploy the cutting-edge weapon system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/ #japan #defenseministry #defense #guns #msdf

  35. Japan has successfully test-fired a railgun against a target vessel at sea, taking it a step closer to becoming the first nation to deploy the cutting-edge weapon system. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/ #japan #defenseministry #defense #guns #msdf

  36. Australian defense chief to inspect Japanese frigate

    SYDNEY – Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles plans to visit Japan early next month to inspect one of the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Mogami-class frigates, several sources said Monday. On Aug. 5, the Australian government announced that it w…
    #Japan #JP #JapanNews #AUSTRALIA-JAPANRELATIONS #defense #Japanese #Japanesenews #MSDF #news #RichardMarles
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  37. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba inspected the Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter carrier Kaga, which is becoming a de facto aircraft carrier, at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Saturday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/ #japan #politics #shigeruishiba #msdf #uk #yokosuka #defense #aircraftcarriers

  38. Australia will purchase 11 Japanese-made frigates in what will be Tokyo’s biggest-ever postwar defense contract, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles announced Tuesday, in a major win for Japan’s defense industry. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/ #japan #australia #australiajapanrelations #defense #mogami #sdf #msdf #defenseministry

  39. The Defense Ministry has punished 93 members of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, including its chief of staff, for improperly receiving goods from four domestic shipbuilding companies. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/ #japan #msdf #defenseministry

  40. Why is it, that MTSDFs (multi-channel transparent signed distance fields) of oval, ellipsoid, and egg-shaped objects are so heavy on just the red and blue channels?

    #GameDev #signalverarbeitung #MSDF #MTSDF #DistanceFields

  41. The government held a briefing for Australian political and business leaders regarding an upgraded version of a Mogami-class frigate that Tokyo plans to export to Australia. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/ #japan #australia #mogami #defense #us #msdf