Japan has confirmed it will join the “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative led by the United States, signaling closer military cooperation amid rising global tensions. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on March 19 in Washington D.C., where she will formally announce Japan’s participation.

Space has become a full-fledged war-fighting domain as global militaries race to secure dominance in orbit, the chief executive of SES said Monday, highlighting growing defence demand for satellite networks and missile defence systems.

Global investment in space technology is expected to keep rising in 2026, driven by defense-related satellite spending and private funding for launch capacity, according to investment firm Seraphim Space.

Editor's note: Russian military-political analyst, expert in the field of strategic security, specialist in the Middle East and Africa Vladimir Bekish. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.

The Canadian government said it is in talks with the US over joining its proposed "Golden Dome" missile defence system, aimed at countering "next-generation" aerial threats.

Editor's note: Russian military-political analyst, expert in the field of strategic security, specialist in the Middle East and Africa Vladimir Bekish. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.