Japan Air Self-Defense Force
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Dec- 2022 -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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Mar- 2022 -30 MarchAsia Pacific
Japan Raises New Land-Based Electronic Warfare Unit
Japan has established a new electronic warfare unit to detect, analyze, and disrupt adversary electromagnetic communication and radar signals.
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