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Japan Timesworld2 days ago
Japan Defense Minister Says Nuclear Weapons Must Be Discussed as Security Policy Is Reviewed
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on a recorded program Friday that nuclear weapons form a topic Japan cannot avoid. The remarks precede a Europe trip and coincide with government review of security documents that may alter the decades-old non-nuclear pledge.
Japan Timesworld6 days ago
Japan Defense Minister Seeks New Bureau for International Cooperation
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced plans on July 3 to establish a dedicated bureau within the Defense Ministry. The move aims to manage expanding defense ties with like-minded nations amid a strained regional security environment.
The Japan Timesworld15 days ago
Defense Ministry Rolls Out Staff-Only E-Scooters at Ichigaya Headquarters
The Japanese Defense Ministry introduced Luup electric scooters and bicycles at its 25-hectare Ichigaya site in July 2026. Three stations with 10 scooters and five bicycles serve only ministry staff. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi addressed productivity goals and data concerns…
Yonhapai23 days agoUpdated
South Korea, Japan Defense Ministers Agree to Expand AI, Aerobatic Cooperation
Defense ministers Ahn Gyu-back and Shinjiro Koizumi met Sunday in Seoul and agreed to advance exchanges between their aerobatic teams and to increase cooperation in artificial intelligence and maritime search and rescue. The agreements were announced in a joint statement after ta…
koreatimes.co.krworld24 days ago
Japanese Defense Minister Visits South Korea for Bilateral Talks
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in South Korea on Saturday for meetings with Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back. The two-day visit includes cemetery honors, an air base tour, and Sunday talks aimed at expanding defense cooperation.
Yonhapworld24 days ago
Japanese Defense Minister Arrives in South Korea for Bilateral Talks
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in Seoul on Saturday for a two-day visit. The trip includes cemetery honors, a joint base visit, and Sunday talks with his South Korean counterpart.
winnipegfreepress.comworld25 days agoUpdated
Canadian Defence Minister Discusses Possible GCAP Fighter Partnership With Japan
David McGuinty met Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in Tokyo on June 24 and reviewed the Global Combat Air Program. He called the project promising and said he would bring details back for further Canadian review.
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The Japan Timespolitics51 days ago
Japan Announces Largest Military Buildup Since WWII at Shangri-La Dialogue
Shinjiro Koizumi addressed Chinese accusations during a May 31, 2026 speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, highlighting Beijing's military expansion instead.
world52 days ago
U.S. and Japan Agree to Accelerate Joint Production of Advanced Missiles
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met on Saturday in Singapore. They agreed to coordinate initiatives to boost alliance military capabilities and accelerate joint production of advanced missile systems.