Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
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Mar- 2023 -27 MarchAsia Pacific
Japan Plans Tomahawk-Equipped Aegis Destroyers by 2027: Report
Japan reportedly plans to equip its eight Aegis destroyers with Tomahawk cruise missiles by 2027.
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Feb- 2023 -28 FebruaryDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Japan Considering General Atomics SeaGuardian Drone
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is considering purchasing the MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone.
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9 FebruaryAir
Raytheon to Deliver Aircraft Approach and Landing System to Japan
The US and Japan have awarded Raytheon an $8.6-million contract to deliver a joint precision approach and landing system to Japan.
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8 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Japan Plans to Replace Military Aircraft With Drones: Report
The Japanese ministry of defense is reportedly considering replacing several manned aircraft with unmanned platforms.
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Jan- 2023 -5 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Japan to Expand Fleet of Aegis Destroyers Amid Tensions With China
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will increase its number of Aegis destroyers amid heightened tensions with China.
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Dec- 2022 -20 DecemberAsia Pacific
Japan to Approve Sub-Launched Long-Range Missile Development: Report
The Japanese government has reportedly decided to acquire submarine-launched long-range missile capability.
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Nov- 2022 -30 NovemberAsia Pacific
Japan Considering 500 Tomahawks for Counter-Strike Capability: Report
Japan is reportedly considering buying up to 500 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US for “counter strike capability” against enemy missiles.
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22 NovemberAsia Pacific
Japan Test-Fires New Interceptor Missile Amid Tension With China, N. Korea
Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force has conducted live-fire tests of its new Standard Missile-3 interceptor missile.
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18 NovemberAsia Pacific
Japan Considers Downsizing Planned Aegis Vessels for Mobility: Report
Japan is reportedly considering scaling down the size of its two planned Aegis system-equipped vessels for mobility.
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Oct- 2022 -24 OctoberAmericas
US OKs Potential $450M SM-6 Missile Sale to Japan
The US State Department has approved the potential foreign military sale of Standard Missile 6 Block I missiles to Japan for $450 million.
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