The Ministry of Defense sets its first AI policy and seven...
On July 2, the Ministry of Defense adopted its first basic policy for promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
The Ministry of Defense...
SDF will open up positions for candidates of cyber defense personnel
On July 2, the Ministry of Defense announced a “comprehensive strategy for recruiting and developing human resources who specialize in cyber security”.
Starting in...
Japan’s MELCO lines up for US naval radar work
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) announced on 24 July that it has engaged with RTX subsidiary Raytheon to supply components of the SPY-6(V) active electronically...
Mitsubishi Electric wins USAF F-15 radar antenna repair deal
Japanese commercial and defence prime Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced on 28 June that it has signed a pilot contract with Raytheon, a subsidiary of...
Japan’s MHI launches ninth Mogami frigate
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) subsidiary Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works has launched the ninth of a planned fleet of 12 Mogami-class multirole frigates for...
Listening, Watching, Gathering – Chinese EW Comes of Age
China’s special mission aircraft are maturing intelligence gathering assets that are gaining data on tactics, techniques and procedures of those opponents that may be...
Asian-Pacific Armoured Vehicles – Requirements and Fielding
Eastern European countries are not the only ones replacing legacy armoured vehicles. The Asia-Pacific nations are looking for new and modernised solutions.
Concerns over the...
Centurion Supports United States Air Force, Japan in Key New Contract
Centurion, a global leader in the supply of rentals and services to critical industries, has completed a milestone contract for the United States Air...
Rolls Royce to power Japan’s future Aegis destroyers
Rolls-Royce announced on 30 May that has been selected by Japan to supply the world’s first twin MT30-powered hybrid electro-mechanical propulsion system to power...
Japan commissions fifth Mogami-class frigate
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) announced that it had commissioned its latest Mogami-class multi-mission frigate, JS Yahagi, at a ceremony at shipbuilder Mitsubishi...
