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.
U.S. Air Force deploys F-35A jets to Misawa, strengthening deterrence and advancing airpower in northern Japan
F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base on March 28, 2026.
Dutch F-35 fighters join U.S. and Japan in first joint air exercise at Misawa to strengthen interoperability in Indo-Pacific
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has begun a joint exercise with Japanese and United States forces at Misawa Air Base in Japan.
U.S. and Japan complete first SPY-7 radar tracking test for Aegis System Equipped Vessel programme
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force have completed a key integration test for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel programme.
Lockheed Martin delivers second AN/SPY-7 radar shipset for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessels
Lockheed Martin has delivered the second shipset of AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar equipment for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) program to the Japan Ministry of Defense.
Lockheed Martin to provide anti-jamming payload for Japan’s next-generation defense communications satellite program
Lockheed Martin will provide an advanced anti-jamming payload for Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Satellite Communication System.
Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu formalize first SPY-7 radar component order for Japan’s ASEV program
Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Limited have finalized the first purchase order for a critical component of Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) SPY-7 radar antenna.
Japan Air Self-Defence Force formally inducts first F-35B fighter aircraft into service
On February 7, at Nyutabaru Air Base in Miyazaki Prefecture, the Japan Air Self-Defence Force officially inducted its first F-35B Lightning II fighters, aircraft designed for short takeoff and vertical landing operations.
U.S. Air Force deploys 356th F-35A squadron to Kadena Air Base under Pacific fighter rotation scheme
The U.S. Air Force has deployed F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron to Kadena Air Base as part of its fighter rotation programme.
Japan approves record defence budget for 2026 as spending rises towards 2% of GDP goal path ahead
On 26 December, the Japanese government approved a defence budget of more than JPY 9 trillion, equivalent to over USD 57.6 billion, for the 2026 fiscal year.
Japan orders additional Joint Strike Missiles from Kongsberg for F-35A fighter fleet
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a fifth follow-on contract with Japan to deliver the Joint Strike Missile for the country’s F-35A fighter aircraft fleet.