Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
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Nov- 2023 -8 NovemberAsia Pacific
Philippines, Japan Could Soon Deploy Military Forces on Each Other’s Soil
The Philippine government said it will negotiate its planned Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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7 NovemberSea
Japan Aims for 12 New Mogami-Class Frigates in 5 Years
Japan will acquire 12 new Mogami-class frigates from 2024 to 2028 amid the government's recent push for a stronger defense posture.
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Jun- 2023 -22 JuneAsia Pacific
Japan Procures More MCH-101 Naval Helicopters
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force will receive additional MCH-101 naval helicopters in a newly-signed agreement between Leonardo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
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20 JuneAsia Pacific
Japan Funds Indigenous Ship-Killing Missile Project
Japan has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries $243 million to research anti-ship missile technology.
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2 JuneAsia Pacific
Japan Maritime Aircraft to Receive Magnetic Anomaly Detection System
CAE has announced the delivery of its Magnetic Anomaly Detection – Extended Role system to Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
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May- 2023 -11 MayAir
US Mulls Collaboration With Japan on C-130 Seaplane Development
US Special Operations Command is seeking to collaborate with Japan to develop a C-130 military transport aircraft maritime variant.
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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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