Multiple reports have been received by fire departments regarding black smoke visible at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Asaka military base, spanning Saitama and Tokyo prefectures. Emergency services are on site, but details remain unclear.

A company within Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force's 1st Infantry Regiment halted the use of a new logo featuring guns and skulls on social media following a wave of public criticism.

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has announced the deployment of anti-ship missile launchers and related equipment to Minamitorishima Island for the first time. This move aims to strengthen defense capabilities on the Pacific side.

Defense Minister Kihara Minoru revealed that a USB memory stick used by the Ground Self-Defense Force last year contained malware, but reported that there was no impact on the system.