Etiqueta: Japan
The United States delays the delivery of weapons and military equipment to Japan worth nearly US$7 billion
The military cooperation relationship between the governments of the United States and Japan is going through a moment of quiet but significant tension. In...
Japan deploys fighter jets and patrol aircraft to monitor the presence of Russian ships and intelligence aircraft in the Pacific
In a new episode that once again highlights Russia’s growing military activity in Japan’s vicinity, the Self-Defense Forces have deployed fighter jets and maritime...
Japan demonstrated the evasion capabilities of its new anti-ship cruise missile in its most recent launch test
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has recently released audiovisual material showing its new long-range anti-ship cruise missile, provisionally known as the “New SSM” or island...
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force operates its CH-101 helicopters in Antarctica
As part of what constitutes the 67th Antarctic Regional Observation Expedition, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has announced that it is operating its CH-101...
Japan continues to demonstrate the capabilities of the Self-Defense Forces’ new Type 12 anti-ship missile system
The Japanese Ministry of Defense confirmed that a new launch test of an improved version of the Type 12 anti-ship missile recently took place,...
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force confirmed the purchase of its first T-6 Texan II advanced trainer aircraft from the United States
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) confirmed the acquisition of its first Beechcraft T-6 Texan II advanced trainer aircraft under an initial contract signed...
Japan orders additional JSM cruise missiles for F-35 stealth fighters of the Self-Defense Forces
Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace confirmed that Japan has finalized a new contract for the acquisition of additional Joint Strike Missiles (JSM), intended...
Japan finalizes details for the development of its future sixth-generation fighter together with the United Kingdom and Italy
On December 26, Japan’s Ministry of Defense confirmed new progress in the development of its future sixth-generation fighter following the 11th meeting of the...
