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Japan defense exports
January 31, 2023
Japan Ups Profits for Its Defense Industry
By Takahashi Kosuke
With the domestic industry struggling to stay afloat, Japan's defense ministry will increase profit margins for defense contractors to a max of 15 percent.
January 26, 2021
Japan’s Arms Exports: A Prudent Possibility Amid Enduring Challenges
By John Wright
Japan needs to urgently address key structural problems in order to build an export-driven defense industry.
January 26, 2021
An Inoffensive Quest: Can Japan’s Defense Exports Take Off?
By John Wright
Japan’s quest for an arms manufacturing industry is intimately linked with its self-perception as a “normal” power. How has it fared so far?
October 01, 2020
Is Japan’s Defense Industry in Decline?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Despite worrying indicators, Japan’s defense industry is expected to remain in good health.
October 31, 2017
Why Japan’s New Military Aircraft Gift to the Philippines Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The subtle change is not without significance for both sides and the wider region.
December 12, 2016
The Importance of a Japan-India Amphibious Aircraft Deal
By Satoru Nagao
The conclusion of an India-Japan deal for the transfer of ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft will bear immense strategic importance.
April 29, 2016
What Japan Can Learn From Australia’s Submarine Decision
By Yuki Tatsumi
If Japan's next overseas defense bid is to succeed, Tokyo needs to make some changes.
November 24, 2015
Japan’s New Approach to Defense Technology
By Crystal Pryor
A look at Japan's new Acquisition Technology and Logistics Agency and its recent Defense Technology Symposium.
October 02, 2015
Japan Wants to Streamline Its Defense Industry
By Yuki Tatsumi
Japan's new Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) is an attempt to overhaul its approach to defense tech.
October 02, 2015
The Trouble With Japan's Defense Exports
By Mina Pollmann
Opening Japan's defense industry to the international market is a significant step, but it won't happen overnight.
August 28, 2015
Does Japan Need to Be More Assertive With Europe?
By Jonathan Davis
It is time for Tokyo be clear on what it wants from relations with Europe.
September 03, 2014
Japan Enters Global Submarine Market With Soryu Offering
By Robert Farley
With the Soryu-class submarine, Japan can compete with the best the global submarine market has to offer.
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