Part of the flight data recorder was recovered “on or after May 3,” according to Japan’s defense minister.

A U.S. general says the wreckage has been found; other U.S. military spokespeople deny that.

US and Japanese search efforts are reportedly closing in on the wreckage of a crashed Japanese F-35A fighter jet.

The RAA negotiation process sets an important precedent that will inform Japan’s security relationships for years to come.

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force confirmed that a missing F-35A has crashed.

Japan’s remaining fleet of 12 F-35As will remain grounded for the time being, according to the Japanese defense minister.

Japan stood up its first operational F-35A fighter squadron, the 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, on March 29.

The two new Aegis Ashore batteries are expected to become operational by 2025.

Tokyo is reviewing ceasing indigenous production of the F-35A to save costs.

Will 2019 see an increased chance for military confrontation in Asia?

The F-35 has always been seen as just an interim solution by Japanese defense planners as the aircraft cannot fulfill crucial operational requirements of the JASDF.

Japan’s cabinet has voted to buy over 100 extra F-35 stealth fighter jets.

The U.S. and Japan began the biennial Keen Sword exercise at military installations throughout Japan and surrounding waters.

Japan and the United States have successfully tested the Aegis ballistic missile defense system on Tuesday.

Japan’s picked a new $1.2 billion radar for its two ground-based Aegis ballistic missile defense sites.

The price for two Aegis Ashore batteries could exceed $5.4 billion -- over twice the amount initially cited by the Japanese government.