IAF chief meets Japanese Defence Minister, lays wreath at Japan SDF memorial

May 16, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], May 16 : On the first day of his Japan visit, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Monday met with Japanese Defence...

Eye on China, Japan, US begin joint military exercise

Nov 11, 2022

Japanese Self-Defence Forces and the US Military commenced their exercise to boost their operational capabilities amid increasing maritime threats from China

Japan: 2 people from missing SDF chopper off Okinawa confirmed dead

Apr 16, 2023

Following a deep-sea dive in search of a Japanese Self-Defense Forces helicopter, two people were confirmed dead on Sunday, the Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF)...

India, Japan discuss defence cooperation during 8th Army to Army Staff Talks

Apr 24, 2026

The Indian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defence Force also discussed interoperability through enhanced bilateral exercises and SME Exchanges.

1 killed, 7 missing as Japan's two military helicopters crash during drills

Apr 21, 2024

One crew member is killed and seven are missing after two Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force helicopters crashed during a drill in the Pacific late...

Japan lodges protest after N Korea launches spy satellite

Nov 22, 2023

North Korea have launched a rocket with their first spy satellite on Tuesday, The New York Times reported. The Japanese Ministry of Defence/Self Defence...