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.
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.
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.
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.
General Atomics expands international collaborations and partnerships with Japan
General Atomics, a defence and diversified technologies company with affiliates operating on five continents, is expanding its collaborations and partnerships across Japan.
Japan purchases 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles
Japan's Ministry of Defence announced a significant enhancement to its stand-off defence capabilities with the acquisition of 400 Raytheon's Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles.
UK, Japan, and Italy sign treaty for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)
The UK, Italy and Japan have signed an international treaty for a Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) programme that aims to develop an innovative stealth fighter with supersonic capability.
Japan awarded Observer Status in Eurodrone programme
The Government of Japan officially received Observer Status in the European Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (MALE RPAS) Programme, also known as Eurodrone.
Japan receives green light to purchase 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles
The United States Department of State has approved the sale of a total of 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles with related equipment to Japan.
Saab receives Carl-Gustaf order from Japan
Saab has received an order from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, JGSDF, for the supply of the man-portable, multi-role weapon system Carl-Gustaf.
Japan to increase long-range strike capability with JASSM-ER cruise missile
Washington approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of state-of-the-art AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER standoff missiles to Japan.
Patria AMV XP 8×8 vehicles to be produced in Japan
Patria and Japan Steel Works Ltd. (JSW) signed on 31 August 2023 a license agreement on manufacturing for Patria AMV XP 8x8 vehicles in Japan.