Tag: Japan Air Self Defense Force

F-35A Lightning II

Japan to Base New F-35A Squadron at Chitose as Defense Modernization Accelerates

The Asia Live News Service - December 12, 2025
Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) has confirmed plans to establish a new F-35A Lightning II squadron at Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, marking another major step in the country’s fleet modernization and regional defense expansion. The decision designates Chitose as...
Japan Standoff Missile

Japan Moves to Expand Missile Arsenal with New Precision Strike Weapon Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The Asia Live News Service - April 7, 2025
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....