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Japan to provide Ukrainian intelligence with satellite radar imagery amid shifting U.S. support

Japan to provide Ukrainian intelligence with satellite radar imagery amid shifting U.S. support

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.

April 24, 2025
Japan officially unveils electromagnetic railgun during first naval sea trials

Japan officially unveils electromagnetic railgun during first naval sea trials

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.

April 22, 2025
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers arrive in Japan in historic deployment to support Indo-Pacific

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.

April 17, 2025
U.S. approves potential USD 200 million sale to Japan for Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile support

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.

March 11, 2025
Japan orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters

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.

February 13, 2025
Japan selects Textron’s Beechcraft T-6 Texan II to modernise pilot training

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).

February 7, 2025
Shield AI’s V-BAT selected as Japan’s first maritime ISR platform

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).

January 23, 2025
Japan’s National Police Agency becomes new Airbus H160 operator

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.

January 16, 2025
Ukraine and Japan explore cooperation in defence industry

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.

January 15, 2025
L3Harris completes design review for Japan’s new weather satellite

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.

January 10, 2025
Japan receives approval for major AMRAAM air-to-air missile procurement

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.

January 4, 2025
Japan Maritime Defence Force selects SeaGuardian drones for long-endurance surveillance

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.

December 4, 2024
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