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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.
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Japan to Pursue Locally Developed Next Generation 'Future Fighter' Project
February 05, 2019
Japan to Pursue Locally Developed Next Generation 'Future Fighter' Project
Japan’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that it will locally design and develop a new stealth fighter by the 2030s.
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Japan to Pursue Locally Developed Next Generation 'Future Fighter' Project
Will Japan and the UK Collaborate on Sixth-Generation Tempest Future Fighter Aircraft?
August 02, 2018
Will Japan and the UK Collaborate on Sixth-Generation Tempest Future Fighter Aircraft?
Japan and the United Kingdom are exploring options to collaborate on a new advanced stealth fighter jet.
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Will Japan and the UK Collaborate on Sixth-Generation Tempest Future Fighter Aircraft?
What’s in the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal Chatter?
May 09, 2018
What’s in the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal Chatter?
A potentially significant agreement on spare parts is once again in the headlines.
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What’s in the New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal Chatter?
Will US and UK Join Japan's Stealth Fighter Program?
March 09, 2018
Will US and UK Join Japan's Stealth Fighter Program?
Japan's new fighter jet will purportedly be based on existing European or U.S. aircraft designs.
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Will US and UK Join Japan's Stealth Fighter Program?
Japan Denies Scrapping 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Program
March 07, 2018
Japan Denies Scrapping 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Program
Japan’s Ministry of Defense distanced itself from reports that it is no longer pursuing an indigenous stealth fighter jet.
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Japan Denies Scrapping 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Program
Japan's Scraps Domestic Development of 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
March 06, 2018
Japan's Scraps Domestic Development of 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
Japan is slated to discontinue the development of an indigenous stealth fighter jet.
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Japan's Scraps Domestic Development of 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
Japan to Delay Development of New Stealth Fighter
November 16, 2017
Japan to Delay Development of New Stealth Fighter
Japan is likely to postpone the development of the indigenously designed and developed F-3 stealth fighter jet.
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Japan to Delay Development of New Stealth Fighter
Japan and UK to Collaborate on Advanced Stealth Fighter Jet
March 28, 2017
Japan and UK to Collaborate on Advanced Stealth Fighter Jet
Japan and the United Kingdom have agreed to explore options to jointly develop a new fighter aircraft.
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Japan and UK to Collaborate on Advanced Stealth Fighter Jet
Leveraging the Third Offset Strategy in the US-Japan Alliance
October 28, 2016
Leveraging the Third Offset Strategy in the US-Japan Alliance
The innovation central to the Third Offset Strategy could take the U.S.-Japan alliance even higher.
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Leveraging the Third Offset Strategy in the US-Japan Alliance
Japan’s Air Force to Receive 100 New Stealth Fighter Jets
July 07, 2016
Japan’s Air Force to Receive 100 New Stealth Fighter Jets
Japan is slated to launch a tender for a new fighter aircraft this month.
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Japan’s Air Force to Receive 100 New Stealth Fighter Jets
Japan’s New Stealth Fighter Jet to Conduct 50 Test Flights in 2016-17
May 02, 2016
Japan’s New Stealth Fighter Jet to Conduct 50 Test Flights in 2016-17
Japan plans a year-long campaign to flight-test its new X-2 fifth-generation fighter technology demonstrator.
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Japan’s New Stealth Fighter Jet to Conduct 50 Test Flights in 2016-17
What Japan Can Learn From Australia’s Submarine Decision
April 29, 2016
What Japan Can Learn From Australia’s Submarine Decision
If Japan's next overseas defense bid is to succeed, Tokyo needs to make some changes.
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What Japan Can Learn From Australia’s Submarine Decision
Japan’s New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet Makes Maiden Flight
April 25, 2016
Japan’s New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet Makes Maiden Flight
The flight took place with ‘no particular problems,’ according to Japanese defense officials.
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Japan’s New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet Makes Maiden Flight
Japan’s New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet to Take off This Month
April 13, 2016
Japan’s New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet to Take off This Month
The maiden flight of the new X-2 prototype is scheduled for the end of April.
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Japan’s New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet to Take off This Month
Why Japan's Defense Deal With the Philippines Is Unique
March 10, 2016
Why Japan's Defense Deal With the Philippines Is Unique
The new deal with the Philippines has different motivations than Japan's defense agreements with other states.
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Why Japan's Defense Deal With the Philippines Is Unique
Japan Unveils New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
January 29, 2016
Japan Unveils New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
Tokyo’s first domestically produced stealth fighter prototype was unveiled to the media this week.
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Japan Unveils New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
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Bec Strating on the State of Australia-Timor-Leste Ties
August 13, 2019
Bec Strating on the State of Australia-Timor-Leste Ties
A conversation on the past, present, and future dynamics in Australia's relationship with Timor-Leste.
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