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 […]
Japan is set to conduct an anti-ship missile firing drill on its territory, as Chinese and Russian naval forces continue operating in waters surrounding the United States ally. Japan, along with Taiwan and the Philippines, […]
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range to modernize its fleet, replacing some of its CH-47JA aircraft. The aircraft will be co-produced by Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries […]
A United States treaty ally in East Asia on Friday announced that it recently tested a new stealthy missile that is capable of conducting long-range attacks to sink hostile warships. The Japanese Defense Ministry revealed […]
A recent social media post has unveiled a new hypersonic weapon system in Japan, generating significant interest in the defense community. A user with the handle 1ZZ-FETaz shared a photograph depicting a launcher vehicle equipped […]
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