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Japanese destroyer can now fire Tomahawk missiles, extending nation’s combat punch

Japan’s Tomahawk orders are unlikely to be affected immediately, but longer military campaigns in the Middle East could cause setbacks, one analyst said.

By Leilani Chavez

2 days ago

Japan sprinkles fresh missiles across its islands to fend off would-be attackers

Japan’s standoff capability buildup includes deploying homegrown missiles and acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles to be launched from Aegis destroyers.

By Leilani Chavez

5 days ago

Poland eyes benefits of joining GCAP sixth-generation fighter project

Polish officials said they have discussed the project with Italian and Japanese stakeholders, but it's unclear if there have been formal government talks.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

9 days ago

Japan’s new ‘ugly duckling’ electronic-warfare aircraft takes to the sky

With Japan ramping up its electronic-warfare spending, the question is how many of the planes the nation will ultimately want.

By Gordon Arthur

12 days ago

Trump asks ‘about 7′ countries for help to open the Strait of Hormuz

The president said he demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have brought no commitments.

By Sam Metz, Will Weissert, Julia Frankel and Cara Anna, AP

2 weeks ago

Japan shrugs off GCAP delays, fast-tracks export rules for future warplane

Reports indicate that costs have tripled, but it’s unclear if the Japanese government under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi would augment this year’s budget.

By Leilani Chavez

3 weeks ago