by Franz-Stefan Gady | Jan 29, 2019 | Asia Defense, Japan Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System, Japan Aegis Ashore site, Japan ballistic missile defense, Japan Self-Defense Force
The two new Aegis Ashore batteries are expected to become operational by 2025.
by Franz-Stefan Gady | Jan 23, 2019 | Asia Defense, F-35 Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO), F-35 in Japan, F-35A, F-35B, Japan Self-Defense Force, JASDF
Tokyo is reviewing ceasing indigenous production of the F-35A to save costs.
by Franz-Stefan Gady | Dec 27, 2018 | 2019 Asia defense outlook, Agni-V, Babur-3, Defense procurement, Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, F-35B, Features, Japan Self-Defense Force, Korean Peninsula, S-400 Triumf, South China Sea, US military in Indo-Pacific region, US Navy
Will 2019 see an increased chance for military confrontation in Asia?
by Franz-Stefan Gady | Dec 18, 2018 | Asia Defense, F-35 in Japan, F-35A, F-35A in Japan, F-35B, Japan Self-Defense Force, JASDF, Joint Strike Fighter
The F-35 has always been seen as just an interim solution by Japanese defense planers as the aircraft cannot fulfill crucial operational requirements of the JASDF.
by Franz-Stefan Gady | Dec 18, 2018 | Asia Defense, F-35 in Japan, F-35A, F-35B, Japan Self-Defense Force, JASDF, Joint Strike Fighter, Joint Strike Missile
Japan’s cabinet has voted to buy over 100 extra F-35 stealth fighter jets.
by Franz-Stefan Gady | Oct 30, 2018 | Flashpoints, Japan Self-Defense Force, Keen Sword, Keen Sword 2018, U.S. Forces Japan
The U.S. and Japan began the biennial Keen Sword exercise at military installations throughout Japan and surrounding waters.
