Britain and Japan agree to deepen defense and security cooperation

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/01/japan/politics/japan-uk-leaders-defense-cooperation/

Posted by Electricbell20

8 Comments

  1. Does this mean we have to put a Typhoon-Chan on the side of one of our Eurofighters because I’m 100% down with that

  2. The_Last_Halloween on

    Japan is a country I’ve always felt we need a deeper connection with, as we have a lot of weird similarities for little things.

  3. > Tokyo’s ties with Beijing have deteriorated since Takaichi suggested in November that Japan could intervene militarily during a potential attack on Taiwan.

    Would britain really interfere in that case? Strange to make defense agreements with japan right after striking a deal with china if it includes a potential conflict over taiwan

  4. Revolutionary-Farm55 on

    Not gonna lie, not the biggest fan of this gov, but let’s be honest, since the election they have made more progress than the previous gov:

    GDP Growth: Reached 0.3% in late 2025, beating the 0.1% forecast.

    Real Wages: Up 0.9% after inflation, meaning pay is finally outstripping price rises.

    Manufacturing: Motor vehicle production surged by 25.5% following a major sector recovery.

    Energy: Lifted the onshore wind ban and launched GB Energy a nationally owned green energy company.

    NHS: Delivering 40,000 extra weekly appointments.

    Pay & Rights: Delivered a record Minimum Wage increase and a ban on exploitative zero-hour contracts

    Strengthening trade ties with China, Japan and EU because of Frump madness.

  5. Belle_TainSummer on

    Cool, cool, cool, in modern terms just how much would a King George V battleship cost, in yen, asking for a friend?

  6. I’d love to be able to buy expensive mint condition cameras from Japan without paying customs fees.