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Japan Self-Defense Force
Japan Confirms F-35A Fighter Crashed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force confirmed that a missing F-35A has crashed.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Fighter Has Gone Missing Over Pacific Ocean
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s remaining fleet of 12 F-35As will remain grounded for the time being, according to the Japanese defense minister.
Japan Air Self Defense Force Stands Up First F-35A Lightning II Fighter Squadron
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan stood up its first operational F-35A fighter squadron, the 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, on March 29.
US State Department Approves $2.15 Billion Aegis Ashore Sale to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two new Aegis Ashore batteries are expected to become operational by 2025.
Japan Mulls Ceasing In-Country Assembly of F-35 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo is reviewing ceasing indigenous production of the F-35A to save costs.
Flashpoints and Arms Races to Watch in 2019
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Will 2019 see an increased chance for military confrontation in Asia?
Are 105 Extra F-35s the Best Option for Japan's Military?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
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 Set to Become World’s Second Largest Operator of F-35 Stealth Fighters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s cabinet has voted to buy over 100 extra F-35 stealth fighter jets.
US, Japan Kick off Military Exercise Involving 57,000 Personnel
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. and Japan began the biennial Keen Sword exercise at military installations throughout Japan and surrounding waters.
Japan Successfully Shoots Down Ballistic Missile in Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan and the United States have successfully tested the Aegis ballistic missile defense system on Tuesday.
Japan Selects Lockheed Martin Solid State Radar for New Ballistic Missile Defense Systems
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s picked a new $1.2 billion radar for its two ground-based Aegis ballistic missile defense sites.
Japan’s New Ballistic Missile Defense System Acquisition Cost Doubles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The price for two Aegis Ashore batteries could exceed $5.4 billion -- over twice the amount initially cited by the Japanese government.