Officially titled the “New Year Jump,” according to JSDF officials, the drill, which is held at the Narashino Exercise Area in central Japan’s Funabashi, is the first Japan-U.S. paratrooper exercise ...

The Japan Self-Defense Forces have placed an order for 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinooks (Extended Range) transport helicopters, becoming the fourth nation to acquire the new Block II variant. On Feb. 13, ...

The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has revealed plans to build a Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) base, as well as a training site for US carrier-based aircraft on Mage Island off Kagoshima ...

In late August, the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (GSDF) held its annual ‘Fuji Firepower Demonstration’ at a training area near Mt. Fuji. During this event, the GSDF shoots off tons of ordnance and ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Accuracy is the most important characteristic in Japanese pistol training, with speed being of secondary importance. With the Minebea P9, emphasis is placed on ...