Japan's new fighter jet will purportedly be based on existing European or U.S. aircraft designs.

Japan’s Ministry of Defense distanced itself from reports that it is no longer pursuing an indigenous stealth fighter jet.

Japan is slated to discontinue the development of an indigenous stealth fighter jet.

Japan is likely to postpone the development of the indigenously designed and developed F-3 stealth fighter jet.

Japan and the United Kingdom have agreed to explore options to jointly develop a new fighter aircraft.

The innovation central to the Third Offset Strategy could take the U.S.-Japan alliance even higher.

Japan is slated to launch a tender for a new fighter aircraft this month.

Japan plans a year-long campaign to flight-test its new X-2 fifth-generation fighter technology demonstrator.

If Japan's next overseas defense bid is to succeed, Tokyo needs to make some changes.

The flight took place with ‘no particular problems,’ according to Japanese defense officials.

The maiden flight of the new X-2 prototype is scheduled for the end of April.

The new deal with the Philippines has different motivations than Japan's defense agreements with other states.

Tokyo’s first domestically produced stealth fighter prototype was unveiled to the media this week.

According to Japan’s Defense Ministry, the maiden flight will be preceded by taxiing and ground trials.

Japan's new Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) is an attempt to overhaul its approach to defense tech.

Domestic factors will play just as much of a role as actual technology when it comes time to select the winning bid.