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Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi opened his first India visit not in Delhi — but aboard INS Chennai in Mumbai. What that choice signals about where India-Japan defence ties are headed, and what's on the table before the 4th 2+2 meeting in Tokyo. Japan Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi with Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, and accompanying officials aboard INS Chennai during Ko

Japan, the United States, and India concluded a trilateral mine warfare exercise in Mutsu Bay from July 11–23, 2026. The exercise strengthened interoperability in mine countermeasures (MCM), explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and unmanned underwater operations, reinforcing maritime security, freedom of navigation, and protection of critical sea lines of communication across the Indo-Pacific. On July 23, 2026, the navies of Japan, the United States, and India concluded a high-

Japan Self-Defense Forces Day 2025 reflects Japan’s evolving security role while underscoring the growing depth of India–Japan defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

Cyber Initiative Tokyo 2025 brought cyber governance, AI risk, and geopolitics together—signaling Japan’s growing leadership in digital security diplomacy.