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Nov- 2024 -25 NovemberAmericas
US to Deploy Missiles on Japanese Island Bases for Taiwan Conflict
The US will set up temporary military bases in Japan’s Nansei island chain to deploy missile units in the event of a Taiwan contingency, Kyodo News reported.
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6 NovemberAsia Pacific
Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Sends Defense Satellite Into Orbit
Japan has launched a defense satellite to support military operations and communication strengthening security amid tensions in the Pacific.
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6 NovemberAir
Japan to Arm F-35As With Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles
Norwegian firm Kongsberg has signed a contract to supply Japan with the Joint Strike Missile for its fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft.
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5 NovemberAir
Bell Textron to Supply 412EPX Helicopters for US Foreign Military Sales Program
The US Army has awarded Bell Textron a contract to provide three 412EPX helicopters as part of a foreign military sales program.
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4 NovemberAsia Pacific
Naikai Zosen Launches Japan Maritime Transport Group’s First LCU Ship
Shipbuilder Naikai Zosen has launched the Japan Self-Defense Force - Maritime Transport Group’s first Landing Craft Utility vessel in Hiroshima.
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Oct- 2024 -31 OctoberAmericas
Japan to Be First International Customer of Lockheed’s SEWIP
Lockheed Martin will provide a full-rate production of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program to the US and Japan.
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24 OctoberAir
Mitsubishi Unveils AI-Enabled Combat Drone Concepts
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has presented two concepts of artificial intelligence-enabled collaborative combat aircraft.
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23 OctoberAmericas
US F-35B Lands on Japanese Destroyer for First Time
The US Navy has landed an F-35B on the Japanese destroyer JS Kaga for the first time, enhancing cooperation and defense interoperability.
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22 OctoberAir
Japan, UK, Italy to Accelerate Development of Next-Gen Fighter Jet
Japan, the UK, and Italy have agreed to expedite their joint development of a cutting-edge fighter jet to enhance their defense capabilities.
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21 OctoberAmericas
US OKs Sale of RAM Tactical Missiles to Japan
The US has approved a $360-million sale of Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2B Tactical Missiles and related equipment to Japan.
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