Japan Air Self-Defense Force
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May- 2023 -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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13 DecemberAsia Pacific
Japan Considers Patriot Radar Upgrade to Counter Hypersonics: Report
The Japanese government is reportedly considering a Patriot missile system radar upgrade with counter-hypersonic capabilities.
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1 DecemberAir
Boeing to Build Two Additional Pegasus Tankers for Japan
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to provide two more KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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Nov- 2022 -28 NovemberAir
Japan, Philippines Hold First Air Defense Training
The Japan Air Self Defense Force has joined the Philippine Air Force in their first integrated air defense training.
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24 NovemberAsia Pacific
Japan to Announce Next-Gen Fighter Project Next Month: Report
Japan will reportedly co-develop a next-generation fighter jet with the UK and Italy. A formal agreement is expected next month.
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