The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for munitions and related equipment valued at 82 million USD, with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency issuing the required certification to Congress.
U.S. Marines carry out a historic High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live fire at the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji on 27 October, marking a significant moment for U.S. defence two weeks before the Marine Corps Birthday.
ICEYE and Japan’s IHI Corporation have signed a procurement contract to build an Earth observation satellite constellation for security, civilian, and commercial applications.
The U.S. Department of War and Japan’s Ministry of Defense have formalised a project arrangement establishing the Strategic Advancement of Mutual Runtime Assurance Artificial Intelligence (SAMURAI) initiative.
The first Patria AMV XP 8×8 armoured vehicle has been delivered by Japan Steel Works (JSW) to the Japan Self-Ground Defense Forces (JSGDF) as part of the Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier (WAPC) 8×8 programme.
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has completed its first ever fighter aircraft deployment to Europe in its 71-year history, with two F-15 fighter jets arriving at RAF Coningsby as part of the “Atlantic Eagles” mission.
Japan will modify its destroyer JS Chokai (DDG-176) to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles by 31 March 2026, Defence Minister Gen Nakatani confirmed on Tuesday.
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has announced the successful completion of the country’s first sea-based electromagnetic railgun firing trials.
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The U.S. Marine Corps deployed Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils” from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.
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The 3d Marine Division is training with the Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) at locations across Okinawa, Japan, as part of its Force Design modernisation efforts.
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Japan’s Ministry of Defence announced on 28 August that an undisclosed number of Boeing F-15J Eagle fighter aircraft from the Japan Self-Defence Forces will be periodically deployed to Britain.
Japan has received its first three F-35B Lightning II fighter jets, with a fourth delivery delayed due to maintenance and inspection requirements.
