U.S. to Sell 1,200 AIM-120 (D-3/C-8) AMRAAM Missiles to Japan in $3.64 Billion Deal
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment to Japan.
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Boeing Awarded Contract to Upgrade Japan’s F-15 Fleet to “Super Interceptor” Variant
Boeing has been awarded a $450.5 million (RM2 billion) contract by the United States Air Force (USAF) to support the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF) F-15 fighter jets to “Super Interceptor” variant.
Japan Tests Type 12 SSM Missile, Capable of Striking “Enemy Targets” at 900km
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has unveiled the first images of the launch tests for the upgraded Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM), currently under development.
Japan Sacked Warship Captain for “Unknowingly” Entering Chinese Territorial Waters
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has dismissed the captain of one of its destroyers after being found guilty of a “serious offense” for sailing into Chinese territorial waters last July.
Japan’s Aircraft Carrier “JS Kaga” to Conduct Operational Trials for F-35B Fighter Jets
Japan is set to deploy its largest warship, the JS Kaga (DDH-184), to the United States next month for operational testing of the F-35B VSTOL (Vertical Short Take-Off and Landing) fighter jet.
Philippines Seeks to Acquire Japan’s Retiring “Type 81” Short-Range Air Defense System
The Philippine military has officially requested Japan’s air defense system, believed to be the Type 81, which is soon to be retired from the Japan Self-Defense Forces.
With Focus on China, Philippines and Japan Sign Defense Agreement
To counter China and its military’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea, the Philippines and Japan have signed a defense agreement allowing both countries to station their troops in each other’s territories.
Japan Retires Its “Aged” Type 74 Main Battle Tanks
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces have been retiring their aged Type 74 tanks, which belong to the same generation as World War II and Cold War tanks like the M48 Patton and Leopard 1.
Japan Coast Guard Adds Three H225 Helicopters
Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an additional order for three H225 helicopters, taking its total H225 fleet up to 18.
Malaysian and Japanese Warships Conduct Joint Exercise in South China Sea
Royal Malaysian Navy vessels and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a joint exercise in the South China Sea from April 2nd to 5th.