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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberDOD Contracts
Raytheon to Produce Tomahawk Block V Missile for US, Japan, Australia
Raytheon has been awarded a $401.2 million full-rate production contract by the US Navy for 131 Block V Tomahawk missiles.
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20 DecemberAmericas
Japan Inspects US Air Base Over Chemical Spill
Japanese authorities staged an inspection of a US military base in Tokyo, a government spokesman said, after being informed by the American side of a chemical leak.
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15 DecemberAmericas
US Starts Relocating Marines From Japan’s Okinawa
The United States has begun relocating thousands of Marines from the Japanese island of Okinawa, Tokyo and Washington said Saturday, after decades of mounting grievances among locals over America's military presence.
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14 DecemberAir
UK, Italy, Japan to Develop Next-Generation Fighter Jet
The UK, Italy, and Japan on Friday launched a joint venture to develop a supersonic next-generation fighter jet by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon.
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13 DecemberAsia Pacific
Boeing Awarded $451M Contract to Upgrade Japanese F-15s
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $450.5-million contract to upgrade dozens of Japanese F-15 fighter jets.
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5 DecemberAir
Japan Selects SeaGuardian for Extended Surveillance Missions
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has chosen the SeaGuardian drone for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program.
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2 DecemberAsia Pacific
Japan Bids for Australia’s $6.5B Next-Gen Warships
Japan has officially confirmed its participation in the competitive bidding process to construct next-generation frigates for the Royal Australian Navy.
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Nov- 2024 -25 NovemberAsia Pacific
US to Deploy Missiles on Japanese Island Bases for Taiwan Conflict
The US will set up temporary military bases in Japan’s Nansei island chain to deploy missile units in the event of a Taiwan contingency, Kyodo News reported.
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6 NovemberAsia Pacific
Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Sends Defense Satellite Into Orbit
Japan has launched a defense satellite to support military operations and communication strengthening security amid tensions in the Pacific.
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6 NovemberAir
Japan to Arm F-35As With Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles
Norwegian firm Kongsberg has signed a contract to supply Japan with the Joint Strike Missile for its fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft.
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