Japan

Mitsubishi Debuts Japan Coast Guard’s 24th Kunigami Patrol Ship

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has christened and launched the 24th Kunigami-class large patrol vessel for the Japan Coast Guard at its facility in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

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Australia, Japan Test Co-Developed Boobook Laser System

Australia and Japan have successfully conducted field trials of a co-developed laser prototype in South Australia, further deepening their defense ties.

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US, Japan Complete Joint Space Surveillance Payload Launches 

A US space surveillance payload reached orbit aboard Japan’s QZS-7 navigation satellite, as part of a US-Japan security space program.

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Japan Wants Palantir, Anduril AI in Its Military Decision Loop

Japan is looking to put US-made AI deeper into its military decision-making, with systems from Palantir and Anduril being considered to help its Self-Defense Forces process information and act faster.

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Raytheon Lands $745M Contract to Produce SM-3 Block IIA Missiles for US, Japan

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon a $745.4-million contract to manufacture and assemble Standard Missile-3 Block IIA missiles for the US and Japan.

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Mitsubishi Launches New Large Patrol Vessel for Japan Coast Guard

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has inaugurated the JS Yashima (PLH-46) large patrol vessel for the Japan Coast Guard at its Shimonoseki Shipyard Enoura Plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

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Array Labs Secures $21M, Launches Defense Satellite Partnership With Mitsubishi

Array Labs raised $21 million in a Mitsubishi-led funding round, as the companies launch a partnership to develop satellite services.

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OKI’s Towed Passive Sonar to Equip Australia’s New Mogami-Class Frigates

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has contracted Tokyo-based OKI to supply towed passive sonars and related equipment for the Royal Australian Navy’s general-purpose frigate fleet.

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China, Russia Conducted Firing Drill in Japan’s Economic Waters: Tokyo

Chinese and Russian naval forces conducted a joint live-firing exercise using machine guns within Japan's exclusive economic zone, Tokyo said Tuesday.

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Japan, Vietnam Expand Defense Ties With Joint Landing Craft Development

Japan and Vietnam have agreed to begin discussions on the joint manufacture of a high-speed landing craft, expanding defense-industrial cooperation as both countries deepen security ties in the Indo-Pacific.

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