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Why Japan says security threat is most ‘severe’ since World War II

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's 2026 Defence White Paper warns that the security environment around the country is the most severe since World War Two, cautioning that a Ukraine-like crisis could emerge in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in East Asia. The report identifies China as 'the greatest strategic challenge' due to its continued military build-up and intensified activities around Japan and Taiwan, while also expressing alarm over deepening military ties between China and Russia. It highlights specific incidents, such as Chinese and Russian bombers flying near Japan's southern islands in December 2025, which prompted Japanese fighter jet scrambles and was deemed a 'serious concern for national security'. North Korea is reiterated as an 'imminent and grave threat' due to its rapid progress in missile development, including advanced hypersonic missiles, and its growing military cooperation with Russia. In response to these threats, Japan is undertaking a fundamental overhaul of its defence capabilities, focusing on long-range stand-off strike capabilities, integrated air and missile defence, and deploying new missile systems, arguing that defence investment also benefits the economy. In fullJapan issues ominous warning as China, Russia and North Korea deepen tiesMore 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

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