Japan Air Self-Defense Force
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Sep- 2023 -4 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Japan Plans Indigenous Air-to-Air Missile for Sixth-Gen Fighter
Japan plans to develop an indigenous air-to-air missile to arm the next-generation fighter jet it has been developing with the UK and Italy.
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Aug- 2023 -30 AugustAsia Pacific
US Approves JASSM-ER Air-Launched Missile Sale to Japan
The US State Department has approved Japan’s request to buy 50 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range and related gear.
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7 AugustAsia Pacific
Japan Mulling Cargo Aircraft-Launched Missile Capability
The Japanese Ministry of Defense is considering mounting long-range missiles on military transport aircraft as part of a counter-strike capability.
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May- 2023 -12 MayAsia Pacific
Majority of Japanese Reluctant to Defend Taiwan if China Invades: Poll
A survey has found that most people in Japan are concerned about their government helping Taiwan in a Chinese invasion.
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2 MayAir
Australian KC-30A Tanker, Japanese F-15 Jets Conduct First Air Refueling Trials
Australia and Japan have conducted their first air-to-air refueling trials with a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport and F-15 Eagle fighters.
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Feb- 2023 -16 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Japan Considering Donating Decommissioned Choppers to Philippines
Japan is considering transferring its decommissioned military helicopters to the Philippines to boost its defense capabilities.
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8 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Japan Plans to Replace Military Aircraft With Drones: Report
The Japanese ministry of defense is reportedly considering replacing several manned aircraft with unmanned platforms.
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7 FebruaryExercises
US to Lead Multinational Cope North 23 Exercise in Guam
Air force personnel from Australia, the United States, and Japan have been arriving in Guam to begin exercise Cope North 23.
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Jan- 2023 -3 JanuaryDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Japan Claims Chinese Reconnaissance Drone Flew Over Miyako Strait
The Japanese Ministry of Defense claims it detected a Chinese high-altitude long-endurance drone over the Miyako Strait.
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Dec- 2022 -28 DecemberAsia Pacific
Japan, India to Hold First Fighter Jet Drill in January
Japan and India will conduct their first fighter jet training in January, bolstering ties amid continued tensions with China.
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