Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyArms
Raytheon to Supply Standard Missile 3 for US, Japan
The Missile Defense Agency has contracted Raytheon Technologies to deliver Standard Missile 3 for the US government.
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Apr- 2024 -10 AprilTechnology
Lockheed Successfully Tracks Space Objects With SPY-7 Radar
Lockheed successfully tracked space objects during the first live demonstration of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar for Japan's Aegis-equipped ships.
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2 AprilArms
Japanese Soldiers Complete US-Led Tomahawk Land Attack Missile Training
The Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces have completed a Tomahawk land attack missile training under the US Navy in Yokosuka.
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Mar- 2024 -26 MarchAmericas
US Mulls Major Overhaul of Military Command in Japan: Report
The US is considering revamping its military command structure in Japan in light of increasing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
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Feb- 2024 -15 FebruaryArms
Japan Military to Start Receiving US Training on Tomahawk Missiles
The Japanese military will begin receiving US training on Tomahawk cruise missiles after signing an acquisition agreement for the weapons.
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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryAsia Pacific
US Wants Japanese Shipyards for Warship Maintenance
The US and Japan plan to allow maintenance and repair of US warships at private Japanese shipyards to improve their readiness.
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Nov- 2023 -21 NovemberExercises
Japan Simulates Potential Chinese Attack on ‘Most Vulnerable’ Island
The Japanese military has conducted a maritime drill simulating potential Chinese attacks on an island Tokyo deems “most vulnerable.”
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8 NovemberAsia Pacific
Philippines, Japan Could Soon Deploy Military Forces on Each Other’s Soil
The Philippine government said it will negotiate its planned Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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7 NovemberSea
Japan Aims for 12 New Mogami-Class Frigates in 5 Years
Japan will acquire 12 new Mogami-class frigates from 2024 to 2028 amid the government's recent push for a stronger defense posture.
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Jun- 2023 -22 JuneAsia Pacific
Japan Procures More MCH-101 Naval Helicopters
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force will receive additional MCH-101 naval helicopters in a newly-signed agreement between Leonardo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
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