Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJapan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers take part in a live fire exercise at East Fuji Maneuver Area in Gotemba (AFP/Getty)Japan is adapting its defence strategy to modern combat, prioritising drones and AI, influenced by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. A new 598-page defence paper identifies China as Japan's primary strategic challenge, citing its growing naval presence, military spending, and joint operations with Russia. Japan is bolstering its military capabilities by deploying long-range cruise missiles and developing indigenous combat drones for coastal defence. The nation is increasing arms production, funding defence startups, and has lifted its post-WWII ban on lethal weapons exports to strengthen its defence industry and international partnerships. Concerns also include North Korea's rapid missile development and its increasing military ties with Russia, which are deemed a serious and pressing threat. In fullJapan to build combat drones amid growing fear of Chinese aggressionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
How Japan’s military is adapting to fears of aggression from China
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJapan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers take part in a live fire exercise at East Fuji Maneuver Area in Gotemba (AFP/Getty)Japan is adapting its defence strategy to modern combat, prioritising drones and AI, influenced by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. A new 598-page defence paper identifies China as Japan's primary strategic challenge, citing its growing naval presence, military spending, and joint operations with Russia. Japan is bolstering its military capabilities by deploying long-range cruise missiles and developing indigenous combat drones for coastal defence. The nation is increasing arms production, funding defence startups, and has lifted its post-WWII ban on lethal weapons exports to strengthen its defence industry and international partnerships. Concerns also include North Korea's rapid missile development and its increasing military ties with Russia, which are deemed a serious and pressing threat. In fullJapan to build combat drones amid growing fear of Chinese aggressionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
