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Japan defense industry
February 18, 2022
Japan, UK to Collaborate on Future Fighter Sensor Development
By Kosuke Takahashi
The deal is just the latest in a string of defense projects undertaken by the “quasi-alliance.”
September 28, 2021
AUKUS: Lessons for Japan’s Defense Industry
By Yuki Tatsumi
If Japan’s leaders were surprised to be left out, they shouldn’t be. The culture surrounding Japan’s defense industry is not ready for an AUKUS-like partnership.
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.
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.
April 25, 2019
US Offers Japan Access to F-35 Code for New Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Lockheed Martin is reportedly offering Tokyo top secret software as part of its pitch to develop Japan’s next-generation stealth fighter.
February 05, 2019
Japan to Pursue Locally Developed Next Generation 'Future Fighter' Project
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that it will locally design and develop a new stealth fighter by the 2030s.
August 02, 2018
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.
May 09, 2018
What’s in the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A potentially significant agreement on spare parts is once again in the headlines.
March 09, 2018
Will US and UK Join Japan's Stealth Fighter Program?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan's new fighter jet will purportedly be based on existing European or U.S. aircraft designs.
March 07, 2018
Japan Denies Scrapping 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Program
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s Ministry of Defense distanced itself from reports that it is no longer pursuing an indigenous stealth fighter jet.
March 06, 2018
Japan's Scraps Domestic Development of 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is slated to discontinue the development of an indigenous stealth fighter jet.
November 16, 2017
Japan to Delay Development of New Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is likely to postpone the development of the indigenously designed and developed F-3 stealth fighter jet.
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