Japan

Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Sends Defense Satellite Into Orbit

Japan has launched a defense satellite to support military operations and communication strengthening security amid tensions in the Pacific.

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Japan to Arm F-35As With Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles

Norwegian firm Kongsberg has signed a contract to supply Japan with the Joint Strike Missile for its fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft.

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Bell Textron to Supply 412EPX Helicopters for US Foreign Military Sales Program

The US Army has awarded Bell Textron a contract to provide three 412EPX helicopters as part of a foreign military sales program.

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Naikai Zosen Launches Japan Maritime Transport Group’s First LCU Ship

Shipbuilder Naikai Zosen has launched the Japan Self-Defense Force - Maritime Transport Group’s first Landing Craft Utility vessel in Hiroshima.

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Japan to Be First International Customer of Lockheed’s SEWIP

Lockheed Martin will provide a full-rate production of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program to the US and Japan.

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Mitsubishi Unveils AI-Enabled Combat Drone Concepts

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has presented two concepts of artificial intelligence-enabled collaborative combat aircraft.

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US F-35B Lands on Japanese Destroyer for First Time

The US Navy has landed an F-35B on the Japanese destroyer JS Kaga for the first time, enhancing cooperation and defense interoperability.

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Japan, UK, Italy to Accelerate Development of Next-Gen Fighter Jet

Japan, the UK, and Italy have agreed to expedite their joint development of a cutting-edge fighter jet to enhance their defense capabilities.

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US OKs Sale of RAM Tactical Missiles to Japan

The US has approved a $360-million sale of Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2B Tactical Missiles and related equipment to Japan.

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Pro-Russia Hackers Attack Japanese Liberal Democratic Party Website

A pro-Russian cyber group has infiltrated the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party’s website amidst the country’s general election campaign.

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