U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers arrive in Japan in historic deployment to support Indo-Pacific
A Bomber Task Force deployment of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on 15 April 2025.
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U.S. approves potential USD 200 million sale to Japan for Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile support
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.
Japan orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters to upgrade its heavy-lift transport capabilities.
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Japan selects Textron’s Beechcraft T-6 Texan II to modernise pilot training
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).
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Shield AI’s V-BAT selected as Japan’s first maritime ISR platform
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).
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Japan’s National Police Agency becomes new Airbus H160 operator
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.
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Ukraine and Japan explore cooperation in defence industry
Ukraine and Japan are discussing potential collaborations in strategic industries, with a focus on defence and industrial development.
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L3Harris completes design review for Japan’s new weather satellite
L3Harris Technologies has successfully finalised the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for key components of Japan’s upcoming Himawari-10 meteorological satellite.
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Japan receives approval for major AMRAAM air-to-air missile procurement
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.
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Japan Maritime Defence Force selects SeaGuardian drones for long-endurance surveillance
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has confirmed the selection of the SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems.
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Japan Coast Guard orders three additional H225 helicopters from Airbus
Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an additional order for three H225 helicopters, taking its total H225 fleet up to 18.
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Rheinmetall to supply Japan with its first fleet of autonomous vehicles
Rheinmetall paves the way for autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) in Japan after being awarded a multimillion-dollar contract on behalf of the Japanese Ministry of Defence.
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