Japan’s Kyushu University Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS) has agreed to provide Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery.
On 18 April, Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force officially showcased its experimental electromagnetic railgun (EMRG) for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s advanced weapons development.
A Bomber Task Force deployment of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on 15 April 2025.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Japan for equipment and services supporting its Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) programme.
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters to upgrade its heavy-lift transport capabilities.
Japan has chosen the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System (ITS) to modernise pilot training for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
American defence technology company Shield AI has announced that its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has been chosen by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
The National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has taken delivery of two Airbus H160 helicopters, making it the first para-public operator of the type in Japan.
Ukraine and Japan are discussing potential collaborations in strategic industries, with a focus on defence and industrial development.
L3Harris Technologies has successfully finalised the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for key components of Japan’s upcoming Himawari-10 meteorological satellite.
The United States Department of State has approved Japan’s request to purchase up to 1,200 RTX AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air guided missiles.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has confirmed the selection of the SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems.
