Tag: Japan Ministry of Defense
Japan seeks large AMRAAM order
Japan has requested to acquire 1,200 new AIM-120C-8/D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 2 January.
The...
Japan readies second defence equipment package to Philippines
Japan will provide the Philippine Air Force and Philippine Navy with at least 1.6-billion-yen worth of defence equipment under a new Official Security Assistance...
Japan makes progress on improved anti-ship missile
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on 6 December that it had conducted a series of ground- and ship-based test firings of an...
Australia narrows down future frigate selection
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has shortlisted two foreign shipbuilders to develop a replacement for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)’s ageing ANZAC-class frigates...
Japan shows off new laser C-UAS vehicle
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has unveiled a prototype laser-based mobile counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) at an event commemorating the 70th anniversary of...
Japan builds up Joint Strike Missile inventory with fifth order
Norwegian defence prime Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace announced on 1 November that it has secured another contract from the Japan Ministry of Defense (MOD)...
Japan explores Type 10 MBT lethality and survivability upgrades
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) primary land warfare platform, the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Type 10 ‘Hitomaru’ main battle tank (MBT), is being...
Japan doubles down on new maritime electronic warfare aircraft
Recent budget documents released by the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has revealed its intent to seek additional funding to develop a new electronic...
Japan announces new defence technology accelerator
The Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) has announced on 12 August its plan to set up a new defence technology research institute modelled after...
Japan adds AMRAAM to missile co-production pact with US
Japan’s defence leaders have agreed to provide industrial support to the United States by participating in co-production of the US-designed Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles...
