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Japan Air Self Defense Force
Japan Scrambles Fighters to Intercept 4 Russian Strategic Bombers and 4 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
This constitutes one of the largest single presence of Russian military aircraft near Japanese airspace in recent years.
Japan Intercepts Russian Spy Plane
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese fighters intercepted a Russian Navy maritime patrol aircraft over the Sea of Japan on January 17.
Japan Intercepts 2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Fighter-Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese fighter jets intercepted two Su-24 strike attack aircraft in the Sea of Japan on January 16.
Japan-Vietnam Military Relations in Focus with Air Force Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in the defense aspect of the relationship.
Japanese Fighters Intercept Russian Nuclear-Capable Strike Attack Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese fighter jets scrambled to intercept a Russian strike attack aircraft over the Sea of Japan on December 19.
Japan Moves Ahead With Procurement of 9 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan has made a final decision to buy 9 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft from the United States.
Japan Misidentifies Russian Su-35S Fighter Jet Approaching Japanese Airspace
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s Ministry of Defense misidentified a Su-35S Russian fighter jet intercepted by Japanese aircraft on September 19.
Japan Air Self Defense Force Intercepts Russian Fighter Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian fighter jets approaching Japanese airspace on September 19.
US State Department Approves Sale of 9 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The total contract value for the nine Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft is estimated at around $3.135 billion.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept Russian Military Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept three Russian aircraft approaching Japanese airspace on September 1.
Will Japan and the UK Collaborate on Sixth-Generation Tempest Future Fighter Aircraft?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan and the United Kingdom are exploring options to collaborate on a new advanced stealth fighter jet.
India, Japan to Hold First-Ever Military Exercises Involving Ground Troops
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese defense minister is reportedly arranging a visit to India in August to discuss expanding military exercises between the two countries.