Japan Air Self-Defense Force
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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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Sep- 2022 -30 SeptemberAir
Japan, Germany Conduct First Bilateral Air Force Exercise
The Japan Air Self Defense Force and German Air Force have conducted their first bilateral exercise in Japanese territory.
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Jul- 2022 -18 JulyAir
US, Japan Conduct Pacific Aerial Defense Exercise
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and US Air Force recently deployed a total of 52 aircraft for an aerial exercise in the Pacific.
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Jun- 2022 -7 JuneDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Japan Plans Armed Wingman Drone Development With US: Report
Japan is reportedly planning to co-develop an armed unmanned aerial vehicle with the US to fly alongside manned aircraft.
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May- 2022 -18 MayAsia Pacific
Japan to Partner With BAE Systems In Next-Gen Fighter Project
The Japanese government is in talks with BAE Systems to jointly develop a next-generation fighter, expected to be fielded by the mid-2030s.
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5 MayAsia Pacific
Japan’s Ruling Party Proposes Counter-Strike Capabilities
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed the government develop "counterstrike capabilities" against enemy missile bases in a policy document.
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