Despite being one of the largest and best known defense companies in the world, at DSEI Japan 2023, Saab had only a modest stand when compared to companies like Lockheed… Continue reading "DSEI Japan 2023: A Look at Saab’s Cutting-Edge Live Training System"
Japanese authorities are conducting search and rescue efforts for a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Blackhawk that went missing south of Okinawa on Thursday. According to Japan’s defense ministry, radar contact… Continue reading "Missing Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Blackhawk Feared Crashed"
Japan’s government announced on Wednesday that it had selected four Asia-Pacific nations as recipients for a new military grant assistance framework. Malaysia, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Fiji have been selected… Continue reading "Japan Selects Four Asia-Pacific Nations For New Military Assistance Scheme"
Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force has announced that future editions of the Fuji Firepower Review will no longer be open to members of the public. In a March 31 release, the… Continue reading "Japan’s Fuji Firepower Review Goes Livestream-Only"
At the DSEI Japan 2023 integrated defense event held in Chiba from March 15-17 March, drones and counter-UAV systems were at the center of attention. Companies from across Japan and… Continue reading "DSEI Japan 2023: A Look at the Latest Counter-Drone Solutions"
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) showcased the Japan Ground Self Defense Force’s (JGSDF) latest standard-issue rifle, the Type 20 Howa at the DSEI Japan expo held in Chiba… Continue reading "DSEI Japan 2023: JGSDF’s New Howa Type 20 Rifle on Display"
From Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 March, at the DSEI Japan integrated defense event, Japan showcased its Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle (MCV) to military, industry, government and media representatives… Continue reading "DSEI Japan 2023: JGSDF Armored Officers Present the Type-16 MCV"
On Thursday, 16 March, Toyo announced that it is lifting its heightened export controls against South Korea. Citing security concerns, Japan had initially introduced export controls for three items in… Continue reading "Breakthrough in Japan-South Korea ties as Japan lifts ROK Export Controls"
A new Japanese government poll of adult opinion showed the highest level of support for JSDF expansion since the Cabinet Office began collecting data on public support for the measure… Continue reading "Japanese Polling Data Shows Record Levels of Support for JSDF and US Alliance"
At the end of 2022, Japan published its National Defense Strategy (NDS) which laid out a plan for the very tense future security environment. It heavily focused on countering “unilateral… Continue reading "What Will Japan Replace its Attack and Observation Helicopter Fleet With?"