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Northrop Grumman Secures $1.45B Contract for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft

July 20, 2024 @ 05:28 AM

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $1.45 billion contract modification to produce nine E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft
Saudi Arabia Orders Turkish Cobra II Armored Vehicles

July 15, 2024 @ 02:22 PM

Saudi Arabia has acquired Cobra II armored vehicles from Turkish manufacturer Otokar. Otokar signed a contract for the Cobra II 4x4 tactical wheeled armored vehicles last year
Japanese Troops Could be Deployed in Philippines Under New Tokyo-Manila Agreement

July 8, 2024 @ 09:13 AM

Japan and the Philippines signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) on Monday, enabling enhanced defense cooperation and Japanese troop deployments to the Philippines. The agreement was signed after high-level meetings in Manila between Japans Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, Defense Minister Minoru Kihara, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr
U.S. Eyes Japan as Weapons Production Base

June 11, 2024 @ 08:49 AM

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HIMARS No Longer a Difficult Target: Russia MoD

May 27, 2024 @ 06:56 AM

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on May 26 that the Vostok Group of Forces' anti-aircraft gunners have neutralized Western-made projectiles and missiles, including the HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System), which are no longer considered difficult targets. This is attributed to the capabilities of the Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system
Airbus to Establish Tech Hub in Japan

May 23, 2024 @ 12:28 PM

Airbus has announced plans to set up a Tech Hub in Japan, aiming to foster partnerships that will enhance research, technology, and innovation in aerospace, preparing for the next generation of aircraft. The new Airbus Tech Hub, coordinated from Tokyo, will focus on three key research areas, including the development of new materials, decarbonization technologies, robotics and automation
Chinese Coast Guard Confronts Japanese Lawmakers Near Disputed Islands

April 29, 2024 @ 06:02 AM

Chinese coast guard vessels confronted a delegation of Japanese lawmakers near the disputed Diaoyu Islands (known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan) in the East China Sea. The confrontation occurred during an inspection mission organized by the city of Ishigaki in Okinawa Prefecture
Japan Plans to Upgrade 16 Airports, Ports for Military Use

March 29, 2024 @ 08:15 AM

Japan is set to upgrade five airports and eleven seaports for use by its defense forces and coast guard during military emergencies, Kyodo News reported on March 27. The Japanese government, through Kyodo News, revealed plans to upgrade five airports and eleven seaports to facilitate military operations during emergencies
Japan to be Invited into AUKUS Partnership, But for Non-nuclear Projects

March 4, 2024 @ 07:01 AM

The United States has kicked off talks with Britain and Australia on inviting Japan to collaborate on defense technology under the AUKUS security partnership, specifically excluding Japan's involvement in nuclear projects under the first pillar of the trilateral agreement. According to a report by the
Japan Agrees to Purchase 400 Tomahawk Missiles

January 18, 2024 @ 12:59 PM

Japan signed a contract with the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, seeking to acquire the capability of striking an adversary's territory with China and North Korea in mind. Faced with growing Chinese military clout and a nuclear-armed North Korea, the Japanese government plans to double its defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027

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