Japan

Canadian Aurora Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Conduct N. Korean Sanction Monitoring

Canada has announced its plan to send a CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol detachment to Japan in response to North Korea's illicit activities.

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Japan Cleared to Buy Nine Additional KC-46A Tanker Aircraft for $4.1B

The US State Department has cleared Japan’s request to purchase additional KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft for $4.1 billion.

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US Awards Raytheon $1.19B AMRAAM Missile Contract Modification

The US Department of Defense has awarded a $1.19-billion contract modification to Raytheon Technologies for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). 

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Japan Scrambles Jets as Russian Recon Aircraft Circle Country

Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time in five years, Tokyo said Friday.

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Japan Restructures to Create ‘Fleet Information Warfare’ Command

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is overhauling its intelligence operations, replacing its Fleet Intelligence Command with the soon-to-be-established “Fleet Information Warfare Command.”

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Japanese SH-60L Helicopters to Receive Teledyne FLIR Airborne Cameras

Teledyne FLIR has secured a contract to deliver airborne cameras for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s SH-60L helicopters.

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Japan to Export ‘Unicorn’ Naval Ship Stealth Antenna to India

New Delhi and Tokyo have confirmed the transfer of a Japanese naval ship communications antenna to India.

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Japan Scrambles Jets After Chinese Aircraft ‘Violates’ Airspace

Close US ally Japan said it scrambled fighter jets after a Chinese military aircraft "violated" its airspace in a further escalation of regional tensions.

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Japan Osprey Crash Due to Pilot’s Decision to Fly Despite Cracked Gears: USAF

The fatal V-22 Osprey crash in Japan in November 2023 was partly the result of a pilot’s poor decision-making, a US Air Force investigation concludes.

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Japan to Sell Patriot Missiles to US, Explore Co-Production

Japan will sell Patriot missiles to the US to help replenish its stocks following Ukraine deliveries.

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