Mitsubishi Launches 8th Miyako Patrol Ship, Delivers 6th to Japan Coast Guard
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched a new Miyako-class large patrol vessel for the Japan Coast Guard and delivered another ship of the same series.
Lockheed, Mitsubishi to Add Anti-Jamming to Japanese Defense Satellite
Lockheed Martin and Mitsubishi Electric are joining forces to supply an anti-jamming capability for Japan’s next-generation defense communications satellite for geostationary orbit.
Japan Contracts Mitsubishi to Mass Produce Sub-Launched Missile
Japan has contracted Mitsubishi to commence production of a submarine-launched missile and an improved Type 12 surface-to-ship missile.
Japan Accepts First SPY-7 Radar Antennas From Lockheed
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has accepted its first shipset of four AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas from Lockheed Martin, which will be fitted on Tokyo’s first Aegis System Equipped Vessel.
Mitsubishi Launches Latest Maritime Survey Vessel for Japanese Navy
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has rolled out a new oceanographic research vessel for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Mitsubishi Unveils T-X Trainer Concept for Japan’s Next-Gen Fighter Pilots
Mitsubishi has introduced its T-X trainer concept, designed to prepare pilots for an era of air combat dominated by fifth- and sixth-generation fighters.
Mitsubishi Delivers Fourth Miyako Large Patrol Ship to Japan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has handed over the fourth Miyako-class large patrol vessel to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture.
Mitsubishi Debuts Final Japanese Navy Hibiki Survey Ship
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has christened and launched the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s final Hibiki-class auxiliary ocean surveillance vessel in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture.
Mitsubishi Unveils AI-Enabled Combat Drone Concepts
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has presented two concepts of artificial intelligence-enabled collaborative combat aircraft.
Northrop, Mitsubishi to Enhance Japan’s Air and Missile Defense Network
Northrop Grumman and Mitsubishi Electric have agreed to jointly develop technologies to boost Japan’s air and missile defense capabilities.
Japan Finishes SH-60L Naval Combat Helicopter Development
Japan has completed the development of its newest SH-60L helicopter for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Philippines Gets Advanced Air Surveillance Radar From Japan
The Philippines has acquired an advanced radar system from Japan to bolster its air surveillance capability.
Japan Gives Philippines $4M to Enhance Its Coastal Security
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has received a 600-million yen ($4 million) grant from Japan to enhance its coastal security capabilities.
Australia Taps Mitsubishi for Military Laser Development
Australia has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to develop laser technology to enhance surveillance and survivability of defense platforms.
Japan Receives Second Taigei-Class Submarine ‘JS Hakugei’
Japan has received and commissioned its latest Taigei-class attack submarine, the JS Hakugei, at Kobe Shipyard.
Japan to Announce Next-Gen Fighter Project Next Month: Report
Japan will reportedly co-develop a next-generation fighter jet with the UK and Italy. A formal agreement is expected next month.
Japan to Partner With BAE Systems In Next-Gen Fighter Project
The Japanese government is in talks with BAE Systems to jointly develop a next-generation fighter, expected to be fielded by the mid-2030s.
Japan to Jointly Develop Jet Engine of Its F-X Fighter With UK
Japan is set to jointly develop the engine of its future, indigenously developed next-generation F-X fighter jet with the UK.
Japan Planning Deployment of Native Combat Drone By 2035
The Japanese government has given the go-ahead to build a homegrown combat drone to be deployed by 2035, coinciding with the deployment of the country's next-generation manned aircraft.
US approves $4.5 billion upgrade of Japan F-15s to Super Interceptor configuration
The US approved a $4.5 billion program for Boeing and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to upgrade 98 of Japan's F-15 fighter jets
Missing Japan F-35 stealth fighter jet crashed into sea, Self Defense Force says
Japan's Self Defense Force confirmed that an F-35 stealth fighter jet missing since Monday night had crashed into the sea
Japan F-35 fighter disappears over Pacific east of Misawa
A Japanese F-35 stealth fighter jet with one pilot on board disappeared from radar while on a training mission over the Pacific, the defense ministry said
US shoots down intermediate-range ballistic missile in space
The US Navy intercepted an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile target in space during an Aegis Combat System combat system test
Japan plans ‘engage on remote’ AEGIS missile intercept system
Japan is planning a new intercept system to allow destroyers to share targets in the event of a barrage of North Korean ballistic missiles
