New GCAP concept design is displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Japan’s Mitsubishi Advances Global Air Defense Goals with Groundbreaking Collaborative Combat Aircraft Designs

The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a trilateral defense collaboration involving Japan, Italy, and the United Kingdom, has reached a significant milestone with Japanese defense contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) unveiling concept designs for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). These...
Semiconductor Industry

US Lawmakers Pressure Japan to Strengthen Chipmaking Restrictions on China, Warn of Potential Sanctions

In the global semiconductor conflict, key U.S. lawmakers have urged Japan to implement tighter restrictions on the sale of chipmaking equipment to China. The lawmakers warned that if Tokyo does not take action, Washington could impose its own sanctions on...
Japan

Foreign Nationals in Japan: Addressing Labor Shortage Amid Aging Population

Japan's foreign national population has reached an unprecedented high, with over 3.5 million residents as of mid-2024, according to newly released data from the Immigration Services Agency. This demographic shift, spurred by an increasing demand for labor to counteract the...
PD4-AW-AQ – Prodrone

Japanese Drone Manufacturer Prodrone Set to Supply Ukraine with Advanced Mine Detection Drones, Growing Landmine Crisis

In the growing landmine crisis in Ukraine, Japanese drone manufacturer Prodrone is reportedly planning to supply specialized drones to help detect landmines scattered across the war-torn country. This endeavor, set to launch in fiscal 2025, underscores a broader international effort...
Australia Sends 49 M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine in Latest Military Support Package

Australia Sends 49 M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine in Latest Military Support Package

The Albanese government in Australia has decided to send 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, marking one of the most substantial contributions to the country's defense efforts against Russia’s invasion. This decision, part of a broader A$245 million (US$163 million)...
NATO chief Mark Rutte

Kyiv to Receive Cash from NATO, but Uncertainty Clouds Zelenskyy’s NATO Membership Bid

Kyiv is set to receive significant financial and military support from NATO, but uncertainty looms over Ukraine’s long-sought goal of gaining a clear invitation to join the alliance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been pushing for definitive NATO membership as...
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Hosts Spectacular “Elephant Walk” at 50th Kisarazu Air Show, Showcasing V-22 Osprey Fleet Amid Safety Concerns

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conducted an "Elephant Walk" featuring eight V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at the 50th Kisarazu Air Show on October 5, 2024. The annual event, which also marked the 56th anniversary of Kisarazu Air Base, was...
7-Eleven

7-Eleven: Retail Giant Prepares for Battle Amid Couche-Tard’s $47 Billion Acquisition Bid

In a dramatic effort to unlock shareholder value and ward off an aggressive $47 billion takeover bid from Canadian giant Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Seven & i Holdings Co., the Japanese retail conglomerate behind the global 7-Eleven chain, is reshaping its...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japan Parliamentary Election: Shigeru Ishiba Seeks Mandate Amid Political Funds Scandal

Official campaigning for Japan’s upcoming parliamentary election on October 27 began Tuesday, with newly appointed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeking a public mandate for his administration's policies and political reforms. This election comes at a critical time for the Liberal...
China fifth-generation J-20 fighter fleet

China’s Growing J-20 Stealth Fighter Fleet Threatens US Air Dominance in Pacific

China’s People’s Liberation Army-Air Force (PLAAF) has aggressively expanded its fleet of J-20 stealth fighters, positioning the country as a formidable competitor to the United States in the realm of fifth-generation air superiority. The rapid development of the J-20, a...
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