U.S. Marine Corps deploys VMFA-533 F-35B squadron to Japan to reinforce forward aviation readiness across Indo-Pacific region
The U.S. Marine Corps deployed Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533 to Japan on Sept. 5, continuing its rotation of F-35B Lightning II units through the Indo-Pacific.
Patria remotely controls AMV armoured vehicle in Finland from Tokyo over more than 7,800 kilometres using secure 5G connectivity
Patria remotely controlled an AMV armoured vehicle in Finland from an operating station in Tokyo, more than 7,800 kilometres away.
Terra Drone prepares Terra B1 for rapid production after it becomes the only interceptor to pass Japan’s fast-track ATLA evaluation
Terra Drone is preparing to put its Terra B1 interceptor into volume production after the aircraft emerged as the only entrant to clear a Japanese government evaluation.
Australia and Japan test co-developed high-energy laser, linking new defence technology to $70 million manufacturing expansion
Australia and Japan have successfully field-tested a jointly developed high-energy laser in South Australia, marking the first co-development project between their defence industries.
Lockheed Martin completes first SPY-7 Aegis shipset for Japan, moving new missile-defense vessel toward 2027 commissioning
Lockheed Martin has completed validation of the first fully integrated shipset for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel program, clearing the equipment for shipment from New Jersey later this year.
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.