During the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s annual Fuji Firepower Exercise at Higashi-Fuji (Shizuoka Prefecture), the JGSDF publicly unveiled its new long-range coastal defense missile system. At the largest live-fire drill… Continue reading "Japan Unveils Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile at Fuji Firepower Exercise"
On June 24 Japan test fired a Type 88 surface-to-ship missile from the Shizunai Firing Range on the island of Hokkaido. The target was an unmanned boat located 40km from… Continue reading "Japan Conducts the First Ever Live-fire Missile Test from its Territory"
Over the weekend of June 7 and 8th, a Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force P-3C conducting surveillance over the Pacific Ocean was intercepted by Chinese J-15 fighter jets, resulting in… Continue reading "Chinese Fighter Jet Has Near Miss With Japanese Surveillance Aircraft"
Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force plans to upgrade its infantry carriers by manufacturing Finland’s Patria AMV XP 8×8 armored vehicle domestically. Selected in 2022 to replace the outdated Type 96 wheeled… Continue reading "Japan to Begin Local Production of Finnish Patria AMV XP"
Japan’s government says it is willing to participate in NATO’s Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine mission. The announcement was made during NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s visit to Japan… Continue reading "Japan Says Willing To Join NATO’s Training Mission For Ukraine’s Military"
Japan’s defense ministry announced April 1, the signing of a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the development of long-range surface-to-surface missiles capable of engaging both land and sea targets.… Continue reading "Japan Signs Contract For Development Of New Surface-To-Surface Missile"
Japan has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) a contract to produce 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks heavy-lift helicopters to enhance the capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). This acquisition… Continue reading "Japan Orders 17 Next-Generation Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopters"
Japan has launched its fourth Hibiki-class auxiliary ocean surveillance ship, JS Bingo (AOS 5204), on 17 February 2025, at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ shipyard in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture. JS Bingo… Continue reading "Bingo! Japan Launches Fourth Hibiki-Class Ocean Surveillance Ship"
Japan’s military procurement agency announced February 7, that it had successfully conducted a series of flight tests with its prototype hypersonic glide vehicle design. In a statement, the Acquisition, Technology… Continue reading "Japan Reveals New Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Flight Tests"
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has allocated ¥32.7 billion (approximately $250 million) for the development and mass production of the 23-Type Ship-to-Air Guided Missile, also known as the A-SAM. This missile… Continue reading "Japan’s Ministry of Defense Allocates ¥32.7 billion ($250 million) for the 23-Type Ship-to-Air Guided Missile"