Japan Defence News

Regional / Strategy

North Korean Missile Tests Force ROK and Japan to get Closer

05 Feb, 01:54
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North Korea’s military tests force two rival countries, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan, to get closer.

Navy / Maritime Regional / Strategy

Australia and Japan Sign Defence Pact Amid China Concerns

06 Jan, 10:03
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Australia and Japan will sign a treaty to strengthen defence and security cooperation amid China's rising military power in the Indo-Pacific region.

Air Country

Japan Approves Allocating $445 Million for Four F-35Bs

27 Dec, 12:06
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Japan’s defence spending of 5.4 trillion yen renewed the record for eight consecutive years, while Tokyo will allocate $445 million to buy four F-35B fighters.

Air Engine and Transmission

Japanese F-3 to Fly with British Engine

21 Dec, 09:24
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Japan is reportedly finalizing its policy on jointly developing the jet engine of its future F-X fighter jet with the UK. Rolls-Royce will partner with Japan’s IHI Corporation, and both will also offer the engine for the export market.

Navy / Maritime

JMSDF Introduces the fourth FFM Mogami-Class Frigate

14 Dec, 12:19
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Japanese MHI launched the fourth Mogami-class vessel, “Mikuma,” in Nagasaki. It is a next-generation frigate, also known as FFM, for the JMSDF.

Navy / Maritime

Western Powers Show Flag near China

01 Dec, 05:57
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Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, and the United States have completed combined military exercises in Asian waters.

Country

Japan's National Security Strategy will be Revised

08 Nov, 01:17
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According to the Japan Times, Japan is considering revising the National Security Strategy by the end of 2022.

Air Bilateral Relations

Japan Receives the First KC-46A Refuelling Tanker from Boeing

02 Nov, 07:03
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The first of four KC-46A tankers have been delivered to the Japan Air Self-Defence Force, marking the program’s first delivery to a client outside the U.S.