Japan eyes deeper defence ties with Australia, India to ease supply chain concerns

Japan is looking beyond the United States to enhance its defence capabilities, as mounting doubt over American munitions supplies pushes Tokyo to seek deeper industrial ties on this front with Australia and India. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s visits to the two countries this week are set to advance cooperation s

Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments Japan’s defence minister will visit Canberra this week, the highest level engagement with Australia after controversy over Anthony Albanese’s comments about a gift of melons from prime minister Sanae

India and France have elevated their partnership to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. This collaboration focuses on deeper technological and defense cooperation between the nations. Recent agreements include additional Rafale fighter procurement and potential FCAS participation. The relationship has evolved fr

President Lee Jae-myung pledged to "broaden the scope of cooperation for mutual benefit and work together to address shared challenges."

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To many Japanese people, the gift at the centre of the podcast controversy is more than just a melon.