Japan

Pentagon Boosts Fighter Jet Presence in Japan

The US Department of Defense is planning to enhance its fighter jet presence across multiple military bases in Japan.

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Philippines, Japan to Hold Security Talks Next Month

Japan and the Philippines will hold high-level defense talks next month, Manila said, as the two countries seek to boost ties in the face of an increasingly confrontational China.

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Japan Launches 9th Futuristic Mogami Warship

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the ninth Mogami-class guided-missile frigate ordered by the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Forse.

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Systecon to Support Global Combat Air Programme Life Cycle Management

Swedish software and tech services provider Systecon has announced its support for the Global Combat Air Programme.

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Japan Signs Railgun Cooperation Agreement With France, Germany

Japan’s defense acquisition organization has signed a cooperation agreement on railgun technology with France and Germany.

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Japan Quietly Becoming One of Ukraine’s Most Important Backers: Report

Japan is quietly becoming one of Ukraine’s most important financial backers amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

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Philippines to Buy Five Coast Guard Ships From Japan in $400M Deal

The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than $400 million.

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US to Deploy Triton Surveillance Drones in Japan This Month

The US military is deploying a pair of MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance drones at Kadena Air Base, Japan, this month.

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Japan, Germany in Talks for First Joint Land Force Exercise

Germany is expected to team up with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force in a joint exercise next year as a means to promote regional peace.

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Northrop Awarded $387M Global Hawk Contract for Italy, Japan, Korea

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $387-million contract to sustain Italy, Japan, and South Korea’s RQ-4 Global Hawk drones.

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