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April 3, 2025

Japan develops new missiles designed to repel an invasion

Defense News MANILA, Philippines — Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has clinched a deal to develop new long-range, precision-guided missiles in

March 25, 2025

Japan’s big missile plans face hurdles at home and in the US

Breaking Defense BANGKOK — Japan is accelerating its acquisition of long-range missiles as part of a broader effort to improve

February 10, 2025

Japan Test-Fires New Ballistic Missile for Island Defense in Pacific

Newsweek apan has test-launched a domestically developed ballistic missile in the United States, Tokyo said, amid the threats posed by

September 24, 2024

Chinese, Russian Warships Operating Near Japan in Major Joint Exercise

USNI News Russian and Chinese warships are operating in the waters around Japan as part of a joint drill, as

September 23, 2024

Japan Announces More Funding for Next-Gen Electronic Warfare Aircraft Based on Kawasaki P-1

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

September 18, 2024

Japan says Chinese carrier entered its contiguous waters for first time

VOA News A Chinese aircraft carrier entered Japan’s contiguous waters for the first time on Wednesday, Japan’s defense ministry said,

September 18, 2024

Canadian Aurora Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Conduct North Korean Sanction Monitoring in Japan

The Defense Post Canada has announced its plan to send a CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol detachment to Japan to support a multinational

July 31, 2024

Chinese, Russian Warships Sail Around Japanese Islands

USNI News Several Chinese and Russian ships and a Chinese unmanned aerial vehicle operated around Japan on Sunday and Monday,

July 29, 2024

US to revamp military forces in Japan in ‘historic’ move as regional tensions mount

CNN The United States will overhaul its military forces in Japan as the two countries move to deepen defense cooperation,

July 23, 2024

US-Japan Patriot missile production plan hits Boeing component roadblock

Reuters A U.S. plan to use Japanese factories to boost production of Patriot air defence missiles – used by Ukraine