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Japan plans to expand its Official Security Assistance (OSA) program to provide defense equipment to at least 12 countries in fiscal year 2026, up from 8 in the previous year. This move is part of Tokyo's efforts to strengthen security ties with like-minded nations amid growing concerns over China's military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
The US Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln will make a brief stop in Thailand following an extended deployment in the Middle East, Thai officials confirmed Wednesday. The port call is part of ongoing military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan's Defense Ministry is considering a record ¥8.9 trillion ($60 billion) budget for fiscal 2027 to strengthen defense capabilities amid regional security challenges. The proposal, which would mark the highest ever defense spending, prioritizes missile defense, cyber, space, and deterrence. It follows Japan's commitment to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027.
Japan’s Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro proposed exporting the Mogami-class destroyer to New Zealand during the first trilateral defense meeting with New Zealand and Australia on May 26. The offer underscores Tokyo’s push to boost joint defense and expand its defense industry market. Talks also covered regional security issues including the South China Sea.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States, Japan, Australia, and India will soon launch a new energy security initiative. The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation in clean energy, fuel supply chain security, and sustainable energy infrastructure.
