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March 22, 2026 — 06:02 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 22, 2026
During the period of March 15-22, 2026, Japan demonstrated a continued assertive stance in bolstering its defense capabilities and strengthening key alliances amidst a volatile regional and global security landscape. Significant developments included a high-level summit with the United States, …
Mar 15 — Mar 22, 2026 18 sources PDF available
March 21, 2026 — 06:01 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 21, 2026
During the period of March 14-21, 2026, Japan experienced significant developments across its security landscape, marked by a continued shift towards a more proactive defense posture and heightened regional tensions. North Korea conducted a suspected ballistic missile launch, underscoring persistent
Mar 14 — Mar 21, 2026 33 sources PDF available
March 20, 2026 — 06:05 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 20, 2026
Japan has demonstrated a significant acceleration in its defense posture and capabilities during the period of March 13-20, 2026, driven by an increasingly complex regional security environment. Key developments include the initial deployment of upgraded Type-12 long-range missiles and the …
Mar 13 — Mar 20, 2026 27 sources PDF available
March 19, 2026 — 06:04 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 19, 2026
During the period of March 12-19, 2026, Japan significantly advanced its defense posture and engaged in critical diplomatic activities amidst escalating regional tensions. The operational rollout of the upgraded Type-12 Surface-to-Ship Missiles marked a pivotal shift towards a "counterstrike capabil
Mar 12 — Mar 19, 2026 35 sources PDF available
March 18, 2026 — 06:05 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 18, 2026
During the period of March 11-18, 2026, Japan significantly advanced its defense posture amidst escalating regional tensions, particularly with China and North Korea. Key developments included the deployment of domestically developed long-range missiles and ongoing preparations for the acquisition o
Mar 11 — Mar 18, 2026 28 sources PDF available
March 17, 2026 — 06:03 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 17, 2026
Japan has significantly advanced its security posture between March 10 and March 17, 2026, driven by a record defense budget and a strategic focus on enhancing "counterstrike capabilities" and unmanned defense systems. Diplomatic efforts have intensified, particularly with the United …
Mar 10 — Mar 17, 2026 23 sources PDF available
March 16, 2026 — 06:05 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 16, 2026
During the period of March 09 to March 16, 2026, Japan significantly advanced its defense posture through the deployment of domestically developed long-range missiles and continued efforts to modernize its Self-Defense Forces. Heightened tensions with China and North Korea remained …
Mar 9 — Mar 16, 2026 26 sources PDF available
March 15, 2026 — 06:03 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 15, 2026
During the period of March 8-15, 2026, Japan significantly advanced its defense capabilities and grappled with heightened diplomatic tensions, particularly with China. The deployment of domestically developed long-range Type-12 missiles to Kumamoto marked a critical step in bolstering Japan's "strik
Mar 8 — Mar 15, 2026 32 sources PDF available
March 14, 2026 — 06:05 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 14, 2026
Japan has demonstrated a significant acceleration in bolstering its national security posture from March 07 to March 14, 2026, driven by an increasingly complex regional environment. Key developments include the government's approval of a bill to establish a National Intelligence …
Mar 7 — Mar 14, 2026 32 sources PDF available
March 13, 2026 — 06:04 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 13, 2026
During the period of March 6-13, 2026, Japan significantly advanced its defense posture through a series of legislative, acquisition, and diplomatic initiatives, reflecting an accelerating shift towards a more proactive security strategy. Key developments include the ruling coalition's proposal to …
Mar 6 — Mar 13, 2026 24 sources PDF available
March 12, 2026 — 06:03 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 12, 2026
During the period of March 05 to March 12, 2026, Japan significantly advanced its defense posture and diplomatic engagements amidst escalating regional tensions. A key development was the deployment of upgraded Type-12 long-range surface-to-ship missiles in Kumamoto, enhancing Japan's "counterstrike
Mar 5 — Mar 12, 2026 27 sources PDF available
March 11, 2026 — 06:04 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 11, 2026
During the period of March 04 to March 11, 2026, Japan significantly advanced its defense posture and diplomatic engagements amidst a complex regional security environment. Key developments include the imminent deployment of homegrown long-range Type-12 missiles as part of its …
Mar 4 — Mar 11, 2026 32 sources PDF available
March 10, 2026 — 06:05 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 10, 2026
Japan has significantly intensified its security posture from March 03 to March 10, 2026, driven by a deteriorating regional environment and global uncertainties. Key developments include the planned deployment of Type 12 counter-strike missiles in southwestern Japan by the end …
Mar 3 — Mar 10, 2026 28 sources PDF available
March 9, 2026 — 06:03 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 09, 2026
During the period of March 02 to March 09, 2026, Japan significantly advanced its security posture through a combination of defense modernization, strategic diplomatic engagements, and enhanced cybersecurity measures. Key developments include the ongoing deployment of long-range "counterstrike" miss
Mar 2 — Mar 9, 2026 33 sources PDF available
March 8, 2026 — 06:03 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 08, 2026
During the first week of March 2026, Japan continued its assertive push to bolster its defense capabilities and revise its security posture in response to a challenging regional environment. Significant developments included ongoing discussions to revise key security documents, a …
Mar 1 — Mar 8, 2026 32 sources PDF available
March 7, 2026 — 06:01 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 07, 2026
During the period of February 28 to March 07, 2026, Japan demonstrated a significant acceleration in its defense posture and strategic reorientation, driven by a record defense budget and a newly empowered ruling coalition. Key developments include intensified military cooperation …
Feb 28 — Mar 7, 2026 32 sources PDF available
March 6, 2026 — 06:03 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 06, 2026
Japan has demonstrated a significant acceleration in strengthening its defense capabilities and strategic posture during the period of February 27 to March 06, 2026. Key developments include the approval of a record defense budget for fiscal year 2026, emphasizing standoff …
Feb 27 — Mar 6, 2026 29 sources PDF available
March 5, 2026 — 06:02 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 05, 2026
Japan has demonstrated a significant acceleration in its defense posture and strategic reorientation during this period, marked by a proposed relaxation of arms export rules and a record-high defense budget for fiscal year 2026. Diplomatic relations have seen both strengthening …
Feb 26 — Mar 5, 2026 21 sources PDF available
March 4, 2026 — 06:05 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 04, 2026
Japan's security posture from February 25 to March 04, 2026, was characterized by a continued robust defense buildup, escalating regional tensions, and proactive diplomatic engagement. The nation's record defense budget for fiscal year 2026, currently undergoing parliamentary approval, underscores a
Feb 25 — Mar 4, 2026 24 sources PDF available
March 3, 2026 — 06:02 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 03, 2026
During the period of February 24 to March 03, 2026, Japan demonstrated a proactive stance in bolstering its national security and defense capabilities amidst escalating regional tensions. Key developments included significant advancements in defense policy, with the ruling Liberal Democratic …
Feb 24 — Mar 3, 2026 29 sources PDF available
March 2, 2026 — 06:04 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 02, 2026
During the period from February 23 to March 02, 2026, Japan demonstrated a proactive and assertive stance in bolstering its security posture and regional influence amidst a complex geopolitical landscape. Key developments included significant advancements in defense cooperation with Pacific …
Feb 23 — Mar 2, 2026 32 sources PDF available
March 1, 2026 — 06:01 UTC
Japan Security Report — March 01, 2026
Japan has experienced a period of significant security policy shifts and heightened diplomatic engagement from February 22 to March 1, 2026. Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's leadership, the nation is rapidly advancing its remilitarization agenda, marked by plans to revise …
Feb 22 — Mar 1, 2026 27 sources PDF available
February 28, 2026 — 11:19 UTC
Japan Security Report — February 28, 2026
During the period of February 21-28, 2026, Japan significantly advanced its proactive security posture, driven by escalating regional tensions, particularly with China. Key developments included the finalization of a sweeping national security overhaul, a historic move towards lifting the ban …
Feb 21 — Feb 28, 2026 PDF available
February 23, 2026 — 08:55 UTC
Japan Security Report — February 23, 2026
Japan's security posture from February 16 to February 23, 2026, was significantly shaped by intensified diplomatic efforts and a continued focus on bolstering defense capabilities amidst rising regional tensions. Key developments included a reaffirmation of the US-Japan alliance through an …
Feb 16 — Feb 23, 2026 PDF available