Japan is setting up its first centralised intelligence agency since World War II to try to modernise its defence capabilities against spies, foreign interference and other attacks from foreign adversaries. Legislation to establish the new […]
Thirty-eight companies have told Japan’s government they can build a drone that shoots down other drones, and the country’s defense chief wants one flying within weeks rather than years. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi disclosed the […]
Türkiye is eager to cooperate with Japan in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, noting that joint development and production could offer significant opportunities to both countries. In an […]
An analysis published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies outlines Japan’s expected deployment of domestically developed long-range missile systems as part of an emerging “counterstrike” posture. The report describes plans for fielding systems such […]
As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has announced the rollout of its first mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV), a next-generation wheeled armored personnel carrier set to begin deployment this fiscal year. According to the Ministry […]
The Defense Ministry is finalizing a plan to deploy long‑range Type 12 anti-ship missiles at a site in Kumamoto Prefecture as a deterrence to China, several government sources said. The domestically produced Type 12 missiles […]
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has showcased ongoing maintenance and overhaul work on the Type 10 main battle tank at its Chitose facility in Hokkaido. The process, known as “overhaul and repair,” is a critical midpoint […]
The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF) has unveiled the vehicle launcher for the enhanced Type 12 anti-ship missile at the service’s largest live-fire drill, marking its first public appearance. Around 4,000 high school students and […]
Japanese defense manufacturer Japan Steel Works is preparing to begin local assembly of the Patria AMV XP 8×8 armored vehicles, with production scheduled to start in September under a license agreement with Finnish defense firm […]
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