- May 7th, 2025
Tensions in the East China Sea, Japan's Ministry of Defense reported that a helicopter launched from a Chinese Coast Guard vessel violated Japanese airspace near the disputed Senkaku Islands on May 3. The incursion, which lasted approximately 15 minutes, prompted...
In a move poised to reshape the future of air combat collaboration in the Indo-Pacific, Japan has formally approached India to participate in the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) — a multinational sixth-generation fighter jet development initiative jointly led by...
High above Earth, beyond the reach of weather or night, a small satellite with a big antenna peers silently down through the clouds. Japan’s QPS-SAR satellite, equipped with a 3.6-meter radar dish that unfolds like a metallic bloom in orbit,...
Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base hosted the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels Bungo and Etajima, in what was hailed as a goodwill visit. The event marked the first foreign naval presence at the newly upgraded base, following its formal inauguration...
The U.S. military will deploy high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicles, specifically the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton, from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa “for an indefinite period,” Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on April 8. The move is being...
In a landmark military move underscoring the United States’ growing strategic focus on the Indo-Pacific, aircraft and personnel from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, touched down at Misawa Air Base in northern Japan...
In a stark reflection of escalating regional tensions, Japan's Ministry of Defense reported a significant uptick in emergency air scrambles, primarily in response to increased Chinese military flight activity near Japanese airspace. According to data released by the Joint Staff...
As Maintenance Woes Ground Aircraft, Strategic Supply Routes to Remote Islands Hang in the Balance The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is grappling with severe operational disruptions as its fleet of six C-130R transport aircraft, the logistical backbone for supplying...
Japan Moves to Expand Missile Arsenal with New Precision Strike Weapon Amid Rising Regional Tensions
In a significant move that underscores Japan’s growing focus on national defense and regional deterrence, the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has awarded Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) a ¥32 billion ($219 million) contract to develop a new long-range, precision-guided missile....
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has formally activated a new coastal missile unit in Ōita Prefecture, marking a significant milestone in the country’s defense buildup. The new unit, designated the 8th Surface-to-Ship Missile Regiment, was officially launched on March 30...
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