Japan Air Self-Defense Force
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Sep- 2024 -16 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Japan Cleared to Buy Nine Additional KC-46A Tanker Aircraft for $4.1B
The US State Department has cleared Japan’s request to purchase additional KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft for $4.1 billion.
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13 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Japan Scrambles Jets as Russian Recon Aircraft Circle Country
Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time in five years, Tokyo said Friday.
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Aug- 2024 -1 AugustAsia Pacific
Japan to Sell Patriot Missiles to US, Explore Co-Production
Japan will sell Patriot missiles to the US to help replenish its stocks following Ukraine deliveries.
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Jul- 2024 -11 JulyAsia Pacific
Japanese F-15s to Get Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has signed a letter of acceptance to procure Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range from the US.
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5 JulyBusiness
Mitsubishi Electric to Repair F-15 Radars for US, Allied Air Forces
Mitsubishi Electric has signed a pilot contract with Raytheon to repair transmitters used in APG-63 (V)1 F-15 fighter radars operated by the US Air Force and allied forces.
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Apr- 2024 -2 AprilArms
Japanese Soldiers Complete US-Led Tomahawk Land Attack Missile Training
The Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces have completed a Tomahawk land attack missile training under the US Navy in Yokosuka.
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Jan- 2024 -29 JanuaryAsia Pacific
US to Include Japan in Future Drone Wingman Project
The US will collaborate with Japan on a next-generation drone project, US Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reportedly said.
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2 JanuaryAir
Japan Finishes SH-60L Naval Combat Helicopter Development
Japan has completed the development of its newest SH-60L helicopter for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
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Oct- 2023 -11 OctoberAsia Pacific
‘Not Proud At All:’ Japan’s Army Struggles to Recruit
A recent open day at a Japanese military base near Tokyo was a fun family outing but, despite the games and snacks, the army recruitment stand was bereft of visitors.
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Sep- 2023 -18 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Boeing to Upgrade Japan’s F-15s With Advanced Electronic Warfare Suite
Boeing has been contracted to outfit Japanese F-15 Super Interceptor fighter jets with an advanced electronic warfare system.
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