Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reviews the honor guard before a meeting with Japan Self-Defense Force's senior members at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Sept. 12, 2013. VOA
Japan to Beef Up Military in Response to China: Panel -- Voice of America
Japan will set up a new amphibious military unit and deploy surveillance drones as part of its new defense plan in response to China's growing military power.
The proposals were included in drafts of new security strategy and defense guidelines released Wednesday. They are set to be approved by the Cabinet next week.
Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe, said the new plans will be "historic" in helping shape the country's national security direction.
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More News On Japan's Military Buildup
Japan Pouring ¥24 Trilion on New Defense Plan -- Defense Update
Reports: Japan to buy Ospreys, Global Hawks -- Stars and Stripes
Japan to boost military amid row with China -- Defense Talk/AFP
A lot of new equipment purchases in latest Japanese 5-year defense plan -- Asahi Shimbun
Analysis: Japan PM to push security agenda next year with fresh urgency -- Linda Sieg, Reuters
Japan panel urges strong military amid China rise -- Washington Post/AP
Japan's defense plans focus on China and islands dispute -- Reuters
Everybody Relax—Japan Is NOT Rearming -- Kyle Mizokami, War is Boring
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