Japan

In First, China Tagged as ‘Enemy’ in US-Japan Military Exercise

China has been explicitly labeled the hypothetical enemy for the first time in biennial US-Japan military exercise “Keen Edge.

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US, Japan Conduct Joint Naval Drills

The US and Japanese navies held joint exercises in the Philippine Sea this week, in a show of force as tensions with China and North Korea rise.

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Global Combat Air Programme Might Include More Countries

Italy, Japan, and the UK are considering opening up the Global Air Combat Programme jet fighter initiative to other countries.

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US to Include Japan in Future Drone Wingman Project

The US will collaborate with Japan on a next-generation drone project, US Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reportedly said.

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Australia, Japan Agree to Collaborate in Undersea Warfare

Australia and Japan have agreed to explore potential collaborations to enhance their undersea warfare capabilities.

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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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Japan Inks Deal to Buy 400 Long-Range Tomahawk Missiles From US

Japan signed a deal with ally US to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk missiles as it ramps up its military capacity to counter regional security threats.

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Japan Launches Spy Satellite to Monitor North Korea

Japan has successfully launched its own intelligence-gathering satellite to monitor the military activities of North Korea.

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US Air Force Demos 24/7 Medical Transport in Japan

The US Air Force has demonstrated a 24/7 medical airlift operation in Japan to expand patient transfer availability across the region.

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Raytheon to Support Chile, Japan, US Sea Sparrow Missile Systems

Raytheon has signed a $34.3-million deal with the US to continue providing technical support for US warships' Sea Sparrow missile systems.

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