Gabriel Dominguez

Finland and Japan have launched negotiations on a military tech and equipment transfer deal designed to enable closer collaboration on defense-industrial issues amid shared security concerns, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said in an exclusive interview. “Finland is keen to […]

Japan’s plans to develop a next-generation fighter jet alongside Britain and Italy have taken a significant step forward, with the top companies involved formally agreeing Friday to establish a joint venture by the middle of next year that will be

Tokyo is providing another tranche of military aid to Manila under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) framework that will include a ¥1.6 billion ($10.7 million) grant for additional coastal surveillance radar systems, rigid inflatable boats and other equipment. As territorial

Japan is more than doubling the budget for its military aid program, with the Foreign Ministry earmarking ¥5 billion ($33 million) for this fiscal year, compared with ¥2 billion a year earlier, as Tokyo seeks to strengthen the security and

HELSINKI – The Finns are known to be proud and tough, but above all, resilient. But they are concerned. Just like other European countries, especially those bordering Russia, Finland is now increasingly on guard, keeping a watchful eye on the

Brussels – The European Union is considering stationing a military adviser with its delegation in Tokyo, senior EU military officials have said, following Brussels’ launch of a security and defense partnership with Japan earlier this month. It’s unclear when such

Brussels – Europe’s defense industry sees “very significant potential” to deepen cooperation with Japanese firms in areas ranging from space tech to advanced electronics and unmanned weapons systems, officials involved in the matter have said. The remarks come after Tokyo

Japan and Italy have signed a deal that will allow their respective armed forces to share fuel, food and services, a move intended to facilitate greater bilateral and multilateral military activities over the coming years as Rome and Tokyo take

With his first foray abroad this week, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba looked to swipe away any fears of a radical departure from the diplomatic and security trail that was blazed by his predecessor. Signaling continuity with the policies set by

With pledges to strengthen maritime security and promote decarbonization, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made his international debut Thursday at summits related to the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — a diplomatic start that saw the new leader keep