The Defense Post

Tokyo is investing 41.4 billion yen ($288.2 million) to develop a next-generation electronic warfare aircraft based on the Kawasaki P-1 for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

Requested for fiscal year 2025, the initiative aims to advance plans to replace the service’s aging Lockheed EP-3 Orion fleet.

The new system is expected to boost the military’s signals, jamming, and support capabilities, matching the force’s effectiveness against modern electronic warfare threats.

The initial budget for Japan’s upcoming platform was revealed in 2023 at 14.1 billion yen ($98.1 million).

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