Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces

On May 20, SM Miyazaki met with Mr. Lacroix, #UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, confirming to continue close cooperation on international peace. #JMOD/JSDF will continue contributing to UN initiatives by dispatching SDF personnel to #UNMISS and UN Secretariat🇯🇵🇺🇳

On May 20, SM Miyazaki met with Dr. Puisto, Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs. They discussed issues including regional affairs and 🇯🇵🇫🇮 defense cooperation. As Euro-Atlantic & Indo-Pacific security is inseparable, MOD will continue working together with 🇫🇮 in various fields🤝

We will continue to steadily advance initiatives related to Japan-U.S. co-production of missiles and other related efforts.

This inspection of the production facilities alongside Ambassador Glass provided a valuable opportunity to deepen cooperation and concrete discussions between our two nations regarding co-production of missiles and its increase in volumes.

On May 20, DM Koizumi, accompanied by H.E. Mr. Glass, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, visited Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Aichi Prefecture to inspect the production facilities for the PAC-3 MSE and SM-3 Block IIA.

On May 19, SM Miyazaki received a courtesy call from Vice Adm. Ezpeleta, Commander of the Philippine Navy. 🇯🇵🇵🇭 maritime cooperation is deepening, as exemplified by BALIKATAN 26. #JMOD / #JSDF will further strengthen defense cooperation with the Philippines🤝

On May 14, the 2nd Japan-EU Security and Defence Dialogue was held in Tokyo. Mr. Yoshino, DG for International Affairs represented the MOD. Both sides concurred to further deepening strategic cooperation in various fields such as maritime security and cybersecurity 🇯🇵🇪🇺

At the press conference held May 12th given by Press Secretary Aguin of the Ministry of Defense, there was an exchange regarding remarks made by a spokesperson of China’s Ministry of National Defense. The exchange is provided below.

#JMOD / #JSDF will continue to work with the international community and take necessary measures within the bounds of its legal framework.

it is important to ensure close communication with the US. This time’s attendance does not imply Japan’s participation in the multinational military mission, as DM Koizumi clearly stated in the meeting.

DM Koizumi expressed appreciation for the strong leadership shown by the UK and France in advancing these efforts. From the perspective of securing broad support for a multinational military mission, he noted that Japan considers it important that the following conditions be met;

global maritime logistics and constitutes an international public good and that it is essential that stability in the Strait be restored as soon as possible and that the free and safe navigation of vessels of all countries be ensured.

On May 13, DM Koizumi attended the virtual Defense Ministers’ meeting on a multinational mission in the Strait of Hormuz co-hosted by the UK and France, and discussed maritime safety. DM Koizumi emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for

WATCH🎥| Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and Japan Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi witnessed the live fire exercise of Japan’s Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Missile System at the Paoay Sand Dunes in Ilocos Norte during Exercise Balikatan 2026.

Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr., together with Japanese DefMin Shinjirō Koizumi, witnessed today’s live fire exercise of Japan's Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Missile System at Paoay Sand Dunes in Ilocos Norte, highlighting the interoperability among the @TeamAFP and partner forces.🇵🇭🇯🇵

Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and Japan Minister of Defense Koizumi Shinjiro held a Defense Ministerial Meeting in Makati City on May 5, 2026, reaffirming the continued strengthening of defense ties between the Philippines and Japan.

ATLA participated in SAHA EXPO 2026, Türkiye’s defense equipment exhibition, and held the Japan–Türkiye Defense Industry Cooperation Day on May 6 with defense-related companies. At this event, more than 10 companies from Japan and more than 20 companies from Türkiye participated.