GCAP, the Global Air Combat Programme, is a multilateral effort between Japan, Italy and the United Kingdom to develop a new sixth-generation fighter
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GCAP: One Plane, Three Countries
The defense ministers of the U.K., Italy and Japan met on Sunday to discuss, confirm and announce the next steps in the Global Combat Air Programme,
Will Japan Impose Further Chip Restrictions?
This month, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party penned a letter to Japanese ambassador to the U.S., Shigeo Yamada, imploring
Ishiba for Prime Minister — What Does It Mean for Taiwan?
On Friday afternoon, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan elected Ishiba Shigeru as its new leader, virtually guaranteeing that he will become
New Japanese ‘Carriers’ Taking Tips From Italian Visitor
Earlier this month, Domino Theory reported on the visit of the Italian aircraft carrier Cavour to Japan. The visit coincided with other news reports
Italian Navy Makes a Splash in Japan
The Italian Navy aircraft carrier Cavour and its escort ship Alpino visited Japan at the end of August as part of the carrier strike group’s five
‘The Most Beautiful Ship in the World’ — Amerigo Vespucci in Tokyo
The operatic notes of “Il Canto degli Italiani” rang out to the black and gold backdrop of the Amerigo Vespucci in glorious sunshine under a blue sky
Philippines, Japan Sign Defense Pact Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines and Japan boosted their defense ties and signed a reciprocal access agreement on Monday, saying they were seeking stability in the
Japan and China’s Economies Are Adapting, Not Decoupling
Japan is one of the countries most affected by geopolitical competition between the United States and China. Although the economies of Japan and China
Chinese and Japanese Coast Guard Ships in Standoff Around Senkaku Islands
Chinese and Japanese coast guard vessels engaged in a standoff around a group of disputed islands in the East China Sea on Monday, according to
Enhancing Undersea Deterrence Capabilities With JAUKUS Collaboration
In April 2024, the Australia-U.K.-U.S. trilateral security cooperation framework (AUKUS) declared their intention to consider “cooperation with Japan
Japan’s Diplomatic Charm Offensive in U.S. Aims to Keep Washington in Committed Relationship
Mary M. McCarthy, Drake University April 2024 proved to be a busy month in Japanese-U.S. diplomacy. The month saw a state visit to the U.S. by