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Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine
The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.
On the ground at Yokota Air Base, the Air Force transport hub of the Pacific
In the west of the sprawling metropolis that is Tokyo lies Yokota Air Base, a major air transportation hub in the U.S. military’s Indo-Pacific Command’s area of responsibility and a critical waypoint for cargo, passengers and VIPs.
A farewell to the Phantom fleet, as Japan transitions to the F-35
The clock is ticking on Japan’s Phantom fighters as the country prepares to draw down use of the Cold War-era jet.
US airmen in the Pacific transitioned to the C-130J this year. How is the new model faring?
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has the largest area of responsibility of the American military’s combatant commands.
A look at Japanese air power — and potential procurements
Defense News traveled to Japan to see what an international aerospace exhibition and local air show had to offer.
Japanese acquisition officials reveal next steps in search for advanced fighter jet
Japan’s next-generation fighter will replace the F-2 around the mid-2030s.
US government, Boeing to help Japan upgrade missile, electronic warfare capabilities for F-15 jets
The Japanese Defense Ministry requested $89 million to upgrade two of its F-15J/DJ interceptors in its latest budget request for its next fiscal year.
Japan sets naval-friendly requirement in search to replace AH-1S Cobra fleet
Apart from Bell’s AH-1Z Viper offer, what other platforms could enter Japan's competition?
Prototype UH-X helo to undergo tests, with plans to produce 150 units for Japanese forces
The maiden flight will lead to the full-scale production of 150 UH-X helicopters for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Japan prepares to stand up first F-35 operational unit
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is continuing to train more pilots, maintainers and other support personnel on the Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jet.
