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Jan- 2022 -5 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Japan to Develop Railgun Counter-Hypersonic Weapon
The Japanese government has set aside $56 million to develop a railgun-based counter-hypersonic weapon system.
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3 JanuaryAmericas
Boeing to Upgrade Japan’s F-15 Super Interceptors
Boeing has clinched a contract from the US Air Force to upgrade the Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-15MJ Super Interceptor aircraft.
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Dec- 2021 -29 DecemberAsia Pacific
China, Japan Agree to Set Up Military Hotline to Avert Crisis
China and Japan have agreed to create an emergency military hotline to avert potential crises over the Taiwan Strait and disputed islands.
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22 DecemberAsia Pacific
Japan to Jointly Develop Jet Engine of Its F-X Fighter With UK
Japan is set to jointly develop the engine of its future, indigenously developed next-generation F-X fighter jet with the UK.
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16 DecemberAsia Pacific
Japan Reaches $3.5B F-15 Upgrade Agreement With US: Report
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has reached an agreement with the US to upgrade the country’s fleet of F-15 fighters.
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6 DecemberEurope
Russia Deploys Missile Defense System to Japan-Claimed Island
Russia has revealed that its Bastion anti-ship missile systems have been deployed on the Kuril Islands, a territory also claimed by Japan.
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Nov- 2021 -26 NovemberAsia Pacific
Japan Defense Ministry Seeks Record $6.7 Bn Extra Budget
Japan's defense ministry is seeking a record $6.7 billion additional spending this financial year to speed up purchases of military equipment.
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Oct- 2021 -12 OctoberAsia Pacific
Japan Ruling Party Seeks Defense Spending Boost
Japan's ruling conservatives unveiled their campaign platform, saying they would aim to boost defense spending, possibly even doubling it, to counter threats from China and North Korea.
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1 OctoberAsia Pacific
Japan Unprepared for China ‘Military Unification’: Ex-Navy Chief
Japan may be caught unprepared if it gets involved in a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, a former navy chief said.
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Sep- 2021 -28 SeptemberAmericas
Tokyo Official: Japan, US May Lose Military Edge Over China
Japan and the United States may lose their military-technological edge over China, according to a defense official from Tokyo.
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