Tag: MHI
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...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Sweden’s Marine Jet Power to Deliver Waterjet...
On November 22, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Swedish marine propulsion manufacturer Marine Jet...
Japan launches fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine
Japanese defence prime Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the fifth of eight Taigei-class diesel-electric submarines ordered for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)...
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...
Better Than Ever
Aircraft upgrades are a more economical way of sharpening the combat edge of existing fighter fleets around Asia Pacific.
With geopolitical tensions continuing to grow...
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...
Japan releases new details on improved Type 12 SSM
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has revealed fresh insights into its ongoing efforts to field an upgraded version of its Type 12 surface-to-ship...
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...
