Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
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Jun- 2023 -20 JuneArms
Japan Funds Indigenous Ship-Killing Missile Project
Japan has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries $243 million to research anti-ship missile technology.
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2 JuneAir
Japan Maritime Aircraft to Receive Magnetic Anomaly Detection System
CAE has announced the delivery of its Magnetic Anomaly Detection – Extended Role system to Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
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May- 2023 -11 MayAir
US Mulls Collaboration With Japan on C-130 Seaplane Development
US Special Operations Command is seeking to collaborate with Japan to develop a C-130 military transport aircraft maritime variant.
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Mar- 2023 -27 MarchArms
Japan Plans Tomahawk-Equipped Aegis Destroyers by 2027: Report
Japan reportedly plans to equip its eight Aegis destroyers with Tomahawk cruise missiles by 2027.
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Feb- 2023 -28 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Japan Considering General Atomics SeaGuardian Drone
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is considering purchasing the MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone.
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9 FebruaryAir
Raytheon to Deliver Aircraft Approach and Landing System to Japan
The US and Japan have awarded Raytheon an $8.6-million contract to deliver a joint precision approach and landing system to Japan.
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8 FebruaryAir
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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Jan- 2023 -5 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Japan to Expand Fleet of Aegis Destroyers Amid Tensions With China
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will increase its number of Aegis destroyers amid heightened tensions with China.
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Dec- 2022 -20 DecemberArms
Japan to Approve Sub-Launched Long-Range Missile Development: Report
The Japanese government has reportedly decided to acquire submarine-launched long-range missile capability.
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Nov- 2022 -30 NovemberArms
Japan Considering 500 Tomahawks for Counter-Strike Capability: Report
Japan is reportedly considering buying up to 500 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US for “counter strike capability” against enemy missiles.
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