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Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks with media at the headquarters of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka District, south of Tokyo, on Jan. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, Pool, File)

Nuclear arms, nuclear subs: Japan’s defense minister wants every option on the table

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times

People's Liberation Army of China march during a military parade rehearsal for Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Paparo: Forces ready to deter, fight a war with China

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In this photo provided by Japan Joint Staff, a Chinese Luyang III-class guided-missile destroyer sails off Kumejima island, southern Japan, on July 16, 2026. (Japan Joint Staff via AP)

Japan raises safety concern over Chinese destroyer’s live-fire drills

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Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi delivers a speech during the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's annual defense and security forum, in Singapore, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Japan’s defense minister calls for debate on nuclear arms

By Andrew Salmon - The Washington Times

The Type-12 land-to-ship missile launcher is shown at the Camp Kengun in the Kumamoto prefecture, western Japan, on March 17, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)

Japan bolsters security with its first long-range missiles

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U.S. Army's armored vehicles move during a joint river-crossing exercise between South Korea and the United States as a part of the Freedom Shield military exercise in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says

By Kim Tong-Hyung - Associated Press

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks at a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, following a report of North Korea's missile launch. (Motoshi Ogura/Kyodo News via AP) ** FILE **

Japan’s defense minister talks tough on China as Beijing piles on pressure

By Andrew Salmon - The Washington Times

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (left) speaks during a joint press conference with Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2025. (Bill Gertz/The Washington Times)

Hegseth warns Japan of growing Chinese military threat

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times