Japan Air Self-Defense Force
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Mar- 2025 -24 MarchAsia Pacific
Following US and China, Japan Unifies Military Branches Under Single Command
Japan has set up a joint operational command for its Self-Defense Forces, emulating a significant step taken by both the US and China to enhance their preparedness for potential conflict.
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3 MarchAsia Pacific
Japan Could Soon Fly US-Made C-17 Military Transport Aircraft
Japan has expressed interest in acquiring US-made C-17 military transport aircraft to enhance its rapid deployment and tactical logistics capabilities.
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Jan- 2025 -29 JanuaryAir
Japanese Air Force to Adopt Textron’s Beechcraft Texan II Trainer Aircraft
Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force has selected Textron Aviation Defense’s Beechcraft T-6 Texan II integrated training aircraft to modernize the service’s aircrew training programs.
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21 JanuaryAir
Kawasaki to Produce 17 Chinook Military Helicopters for Japan
Japan has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries a contract to produce 17 CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for the armed forces.
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Dec- 2024 -13 DecemberAsia Pacific
Boeing Awarded $451M Contract to Upgrade Japanese F-15s
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $450.5-million contract to upgrade dozens of Japanese F-15 fighter jets.
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Nov- 2024 -5 NovemberAir
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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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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