4 December, 2024 JS Izumo helicopter carrier during preparation for modernization no JMU shipyard. Photo from open source
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces have launched the second stage of modernization of the JS Izumo helicopter carrier.
A …
1 December, 2024 JS Agano Mogami-class frigate preparing for flag-raising ceremony. Photo from open sources
The Japanese government has authorized Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to jointly develop and manufacture new frigates with Australia to participa…
24 November, 2024 Production of Type 10 tanks at the MHI plant. Photo: Galileo CH
The Japanese government is seeking to develop a strategy for the global development of the defense industry and exports.
This was outlined in the report of the Japanese…
4 November, 2024 The H3 launch vehicle during the launch of a communication satellite into orbit. Freeze frame from JAXA video
Japan launches a new defense satellite into orbit using a domestic H3 rocket.
Bloomberg reported on this with reference to …
2 November, 2024 A 3D model of the future Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) hypersonic missile interceptor. Image credits: Northrop Grumman
The Ministry of Defense of Japan has signed a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the supply of hyperson…
The Japanese government has allocated JPY 471.9 billion ($3.08 billion) as part of a $50 billion loan from the G7 countries to support Ukraine.
The Japanese 47news reported on this.
As of October 28, 2024, the G7 reached a final agreement to start supp…
23 September, 2024 Russian Il-38 during violation of Japanese airspace. Source: Ministry of Defense of Japan
An Il-38 anti-submarine warfare aircraft of the Russian Navy violated Japanese airspace three times.
The Ministry of Defense of Japan reporte…
23 September, 2024 Type 10 tank from the 1st Tank Company of a Separate Tank Battalion of the Western Army. Photo credits: Norick
Japan is modernizing its Type 10 tanks by installing an active protection system and a 30mm gun.
This was reported by th…
26 August, 2024 A Y-9Z reconnaissance aircraft during a violation of Japanese airspace. Photo credits: JASDF
A manned aircraft of the Chinese Air Force violated Japanese airspace for the first time in history.
This was reported by the Ministry of Def…
18 May, 2024 MRRV-9701 Patrol Vessel built by Mitsubishi for the Philippine Coast Guard. Photo from the network
The governments of Japan and the Philippines finalized the formation of the largest maritime security project in the world, under which th…