Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.
Israeli media: 32% of Americans still support "Israel's" war on Hamas, while 60% oppose it.
Israeli media: Core US support for "Israel" hits its lowest, while support for Palestine reaches its highest levels.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent reports martyrs, injuries in Israeli bombardment of home in Heker al-Jame area in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza.
Al-Quds Governorate: Today, the spatial division of Al-Aqsa Mosque began in a public and dangerous manner, and we warn of a religious war in the region
The Ministry of Health in Gaza: This brings the total number of victims of famine and malnutrition to 175, including 93 children

Japan self-defense forces grow into 'full-fledged' army: Russia SCSN

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 27 Mar 2023 20:42
2 Min Read

Japan's authorities already greenlighted the shift in what constitutes a serious violation of one of the most important constitutional outcomes of WWII, which was to outlaw the declaration of war. 

  • x
  • Ground Self-Defense Force troops take part in a military review at the GSDF's Asaka training ground in Saitama Prefecture in October 2018. (AFP)
    Ground Self-Defense Force troops take part in a military review at the GSDF's Asaka training ground in Saitama Prefecture in October 2018. (AFP)

Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said on Monday that Japan's unified military forces, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, are growing into a full-fledged army capable of offensive operations.

"Washington pushed Tokyo to a new round of militarization. Japan's Self-Defense Forces are becoming a full-fledged army capable of conducting offensive operations," he told the Russian newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta.  

The official noted that Japan's authorities already greenlighted the shift in what constitutes a serious violation of one of the most important constitutional outcomes of WWII, which was to outlaw war. 

Read more: DPRK test-launches 2 ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan

Related News

Klyuchevskoy volcano erupts hours after 8.8 quake in Kamchatka

Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia’s Kamchatka

On December 16, 2022, the Japanese government made a cabinet decision on three security documents: a new National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and Defense Buildup Program. 

It has done so for the purposes of boosting its defense "counterstrike capabilities" to respond to alleged Chinese and North Korean threats.

The documents described China "as the greatest strategic challenge" for Japan and the international community. The DPRK and Russia are also cited as "strategic threats" to Japan.

The security documents include an increase in the Japanese defense budget to 2% of its GDP by 2027, which amounts to 11 trillion yen ($83 billion).

On September 1, 2022, the Japanese Defense Ministry declared a record-high military budget request for 2023 of nearly 5.6 trillion yen ($41.4 billion). This sum only contains the costs that the ministry was prepared to disclose. According to experts and the media, the actually requested budget is 6.5 trillion yen.

Read more: Japan unveils $16.8Bln package to combat price hikes: Reports

  • Japan
  • Russia
  • Japanese self-defense forces

Most Read

A rescued crew member from the ETERNITY C vessel in a video released by the Yemeni Armed Forces on July 28, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen Navy reveals fate of targeted Eternity C ship crew

  • Politics
  • 28 Jul 2025
An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
A member of the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, takes part in a parade as he celebrates a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli regime in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Sunday, January 19, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Al-Qassam: We’ll allow aid to Israeli captives if Gaza siege ends

Freed Lebanese freedom fighter Georges Abdallah during an interview on Al Mayadeen, which aired on Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Al Mayadeen screengrab)
Politics

Exclusive: Resistance key to building state, Georges Abdallah says

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres gives a statement about the situation in Gaza at UN headquarters, Friday, June 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

UN warns Gaza faces water crisis, looming famine under Israeli siege

Israeli soldiers drive their armored personnel carrier along the Gaza Strip, in southern occupied Palestine, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Ex-Israeli general says Gaza starvation campaign isolated 'Israel'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS