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Japan Self-Defense Force

December 07, 2022
Why Japan’s Missile Defense Requires ‘Counterstrike Capabilities’
By Kenji Nagayoshi
Japan’s strike capability debate must be accompanied by the political will of decision-makers.

September 18, 2020
Japan’s Defense Ministry Launches Protocol for UFO Sightings
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s Self Defense Force has received instruction on steps to take should a UFO be identified.

March 09, 2020
Lockheed Martin Wins Contract Modification for Japan Aegis Ashore Batteries
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. defense firm’s contract for the delivery of two Aegis Ashore systems to Japan is now worth $3.2. billion.

February 29, 2020
Japan Developing New Anti-Ship Missile for P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A P-1 aircraft carrying the new air-launched anti-ship missile conducted its first test flight earlier this month.

February 21, 2020
US, Japan Conduct Amphibious Warfare Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Exercise Iron Fist 2020 is slated to conclude on February 21.

January 20, 2020
Japan’s Leader Vows to Boost Nation’s Role in US Alliance
By Associated Press
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Sunday to bolster his country's role under its security pact with the U.S. in "outer space and cyberspace."

January 17, 2020
Japan’s Security Choices in an Uncertain East Asia
By Titli Basu
What kind of Japan will the region have to deal with in the coming decades?

November 05, 2019
Japan to Receive Additional US Supersonic Ballistic Missile Interceptors
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan will take delivery of additional Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptors, according to the Pentagon.

September 18, 2019
Can the Japan Self-Defense Force Age Gracefully?
By Yoshimitsu Sato
How the JSDF should adapt to a shrinking population and an aging society in Japan.

September 17, 2019
US Defense Contractor to Build Upgrade Facility for F-35 Stealth Fighters in Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to build a F-35 maintenance repair and upgrade facility in Japan.

August 10, 2019
Japan’s Air Force: Pilot Error Caused F-35A Crash
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pilot vertigo rather than a mechanical problem was the cause of the crash in April, according to a JASDF investigative report.

August 06, 2019
Japan’s F-35A Fighter Jets Resume Flight Operations
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan resumed training missions of its F-35As last Thursday.
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