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Japan deploys fighter jets to NATO bases

Defense News - 23:30 Sep 16, 2025

Japan is deploying eight aircraft, including four F-15 fighter jets, to bases in the United States, Canada and Europe.

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US Army reveals Typhon missile system in Japan

Defense News - 15:03 Sep 15, 2025

The move Monday comes as the U.S. and Japan increase their deterrence against China's growing assertiveness in the region.

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Japan closes in on biggest ever defense export with frigate selection

Defense News - 15:39 Aug 06, 2025

Japan recently won selection for a lucrative Australian frigate requirement worth up to US$6.5 billion.

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China-Russia nexus jumps top of mind for Japan’s defense planners

Defense News - 09:37 Jul 16, 2025

Japan had initially planned the F-35Bs to support amphibious operations, but the initial six jets missed the target March delivery period.

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Japan develops new missiles designed to repel an invasion

Defense News - 10:11 Apr 03, 2025

The long-range missiles could target vulnerable parts of ships and traverse Japan’s mountainous terrains to hit land-based targets, officials said.

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In Japan, a more muted cheering for the British-led GCAP warplane

Defense News - 12:44 Jan 21, 2025

By contrast, there is “GCAP silence” in Japan, says one local observer of business ties between Japan and the West.

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Japan selects the T-6 Texan II as its new trainer aircraft

Defense News - 13:27 Dec 13, 2024

The aircraft will be built in the United States rather than license-produced in Japan.

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US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership

Defense News - 14:08 Dec 11, 2024

The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve on-orbit capabilities.

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AUKUS allies float path for Japan to join tech sharing pact

Defense News - 18:29 Apr 11, 2024

President Joe Biden opened the door for Japan to join part of AUKUS, but Tokyo did not commit to entering.

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Japan sends companies to Singapore Airshow with eyes on foreign market

Defense News - 20:08 Feb 21, 2024

This is the largest industrial contingent outside Japan after the government relaxed post-war arms exports in 2014.

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US, Japan tightening military bond, Pacific Fleet admiral says

Defense News - 15:27 Feb 15, 2024

Adm. Samuel Paparo said the US and Japan have modernized their military and industrial base relationships to keep up with the security environment.

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Japan buys hundreds of Tomahawk missiles from United States

Defense News - 14:43 Jan 18, 2024

Japan is accelerating its deployment of long-range cruise missiles capable of hitting targets in China or North Korea.

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