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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.
Japan seeks drones, subs, F-35 jets as part of $243 billion defense-spending plan
The long-awaited documents would see Japan spend almost $243 billion on defense over the next five fiscal years.
Japan’s potential buy of 100 more F-35s would have big international significance
Japan is reportedly looking to buy the F-35B short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing model, which would allow it to operate from ships and send a message to China.
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?
