Japan Air Self-Defense Force

Japan Takes Delivery of First Joint Strike Missiles for F-35A Fighters

Japan has received the first batch of Joint Strike Missiles to equip its F-35A Lightning II fighter fleet.

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Japan’s New Stand-Off Jammer Comes With a Massive Bulbous Nose

A new phase in Japan’s electronic warfare posture is taking shape with the EC-2 stand-off jammer, a distinctive aircraft designed to disrupt enemy communications from long range.

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Japan Air Force Buys First Texan II Jet Trainers From Textron

Textron Aviation Defense has signed a contract to deliver the first Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II training aircraft to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

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China Slams Japan’s Plans to Deploy Missiles Near Taiwan

China slammed Japan's decision to push ahead with a planned deployment of missiles on an island near Taiwan.

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Honeywell Proposes F124 Engine for Future Japanese Air Force Programs

Honeywell has proposed its advanced F124 turbofan engine for a pair of future programs of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

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Beaufort Equips 100th Japanese F-35 Pilot With Survivability Tech

Survival technology solutions provider Beaufort has equipped the 100th Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35 pilot with its Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) ensemble.

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Japan Receives New F-35 Lightning Fighters From US

Japan has received three F-35 Lightning II aircraft from the US at the Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa as part of a $23.11-billion deal.

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Japan Jets Scrambled at Chinese Drones Up Threefold On-Year

Japan scrambled jets in response to Chinese drones 30 times during the past year, the military said, up over threefold year-on-year.

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Following US and China, Japan Unifies Military Branches Under Single Command

Japan has set up a joint operational command for its Self-Defense Forces, emulating a significant step taken by both the US and China to enhance their preparedness for potential conflict.

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Japan Could Soon Fly US-Made C-17 Military Transport Aircraft

Japan has expressed interest in acquiring US-made C-17 military transport aircraft to enhance its rapid deployment and tactical logistics capabilities.

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