Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is subtly calling for strengthening his country's Self-Defense Forces and expanding their reach.

Special ops, conventional forces evolving to meet modern threats shaped by war, Mattis says By Jim Garamone, DoD News, Defense Media Activity January 3, 2018 Share on Twitter ...

Both Japanese and Russian forces suffered enormous casualties in efforts to take prepared defenses. The Battle of Mukden, fought in March 1905, produced a total of nearly 150,000 casualties.

Both Japanese and Russian forces suffered enormous casualties in efforts to take prepared defenses. The Battle of Mukden, fought in March 1905, produced a total of nearly 150,000 casualties.

Japanese Troops Will Train With US and Australian Forces as Concerns Over China Grow CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Japan will send troops for joint training with U.S. Marines and Australian forces ...

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, center, inspects surface-to-air missiles at Camp Narashino with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. January 18, 2018 13:34 JST ...