Japan Air Self-Defense Force

Japan Plans to Replace Military Aircraft With Drones: Report

The Japanese ministry of defense is reportedly considering replacing several manned aircraft with unmanned platforms.

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US to Lead Multinational Cope North 23 Exercise in Guam

Air force personnel from Australia, the United States, and Japan have been arriving in Guam to begin exercise Cope North 23.

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Japan Claims Chinese Reconnaissance Drone Flew Over Miyako Strait

The Japanese Ministry of Defense claims it detected a Chinese high-altitude long-endurance drone over the Miyako Strait.

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Japan, India to Hold First Fighter Jet Drill in January

Japan and India will conduct their first fighter jet training in January, bolstering ties amid continued tensions with China.

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Japan Considers Patriot Radar Upgrade to Counter Hypersonics: Report

The Japanese government is reportedly considering a Patriot missile system radar upgrade with counter-hypersonic capabilities.

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Boeing to Build Two Additional Pegasus Tankers for Japan

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to provide two more KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

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Japan, Philippines Hold First Air Defense Training

The Japan Air Self Defense Force has joined the Philippine Air Force in their first integrated air defense training.

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Japan to Announce Next-Gen Fighter Project Next Month: Report

Japan will reportedly co-develop a next-generation fighter jet with the UK and Italy. A formal agreement is expected next month.

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Japan, Germany Conduct First Bilateral Air Force Exercise

The Japan Air Self Defense Force and German Air Force have conducted their first bilateral exercise in Japanese territory.

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US, Japan Conduct Pacific Aerial Defense Exercise

The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and US Air Force recently deployed a total of 52 aircraft for an aerial exercise in the Pacific.

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