Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister
Japan will deploy surface-to-air missiles to Yonaguni island near Taiwan by March 2031, escalating regional tensions with China amid disputes over Taiwan's security.
Japan gov't greenlights record $58bn defence budget amid regional tension
Japan approved a record 9 trillion yen defence budget to strengthen missile, drone and maritime capabilities while pursuing defence spending at 2% of GDP.
