Kratos target vehicles support U.S.-Japan SPY-7 missile defense testing for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel program
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions supplied target vehicles for a U.S.-Japan flight-test campaign that validated key tracking functions of the SPY-7 radar for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel program.
Japan completes first Tomahawk launch from JS Chōkai, certifying the destroyer and expanding its long-range maritime strike capability
Japan’s JS Chōkai fired an RGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time at a U.S. test range.
Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese maritime Eurodrone variant with anti-submarine warfare capability
Compared with its nearest competitor, Airbus said Eurodrone offers very long flight endurance and can carry a larger mission payload.
Terra Drone established Terra Defense Europe in Estonia as base for European defence unmanned aircraft business
Terra Drone Corporation has established Terra Defense Europe in Estonia as a base for its defence business in Europe.
Britain and Japan agree to speed up GCAP fighter programme as part of wider technology and security partnership
GCAP is intended to develop a next-generation fighter through a joint venture involving Britain’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement.
U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 Raptor fighters to Kadena Air Base to reinforce Indo-Pacific airpower presence
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska and the 27th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia have arrived at Kadena Air Base in Japan.
Northrop Grumman discusses electronic warfare cooperation with Japan to strengthen defense against emerging threats
Northrop Grumman and Ministry of Defense of Japan are exploring ways to strengthen Japan’s electronic warfare capabilities.
EU and Japan launch defence industry dialogue to strengthen cooperation and supply chain resilience
The European Commission and Japanese officials have held the first EU-Japan Defence Industry Dialogue to advance cooperation between their defence sectors.
Australia signs contract for three Japanese-built upgraded Mogami frigates to expand naval fleet and boost defence capability
The Australian Government has signed contracts for its first three general purpose frigates as part of plans to expand the Royal Australian Navy’s surface combatant fleet.
Terra Drone invests in Ukrainian firm and launches Terra A1 interceptor drone for expanding global defence market
Terra Drone Corporation has announced a strategic investment in Ukraine-based Amazing Drones LLC and the joint launch of a new interceptor drone, Terra A1.
Japan faces Tomahawk missile delivery delays as U.S. prioritizes wartime demand in Iran conflict – Bloomberg
Japan’s order for hundreds of U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles is facing potential delays as American inventories are depleted by ongoing military operations in Iran.
Japanese destroyer JS Chokai completes modifications to operate U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles, trials planned
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Chokai (DDG-176) has completed modifications to operate U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to Japanese and U.S. officials.