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Japan to Consider Export F-15 Engines to Indonesia

On June 19th, 2023, it is revealed that the Japanese government is considering exporting used F-15 fighter jet engines from its Air Self-Defense Force to Indonesia. The government will coordinate with the ruling party to add the provision of parts to the operational guidelines of Japan’s three principles on the transfer of defense equipment and technology. Under the current guidelines, Japan is …

07/10/2023 NSBT Japan Editorial Department
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Chinese & Russian Bombers Spotted Flying Jointly Around Japa…

On May 24th 2023, The Japanese Ministry of Defense announced that a total of 6 Chinese and Russian bombers were sighted flying near Japan. Since, the flyby has been seen as a demonstration against the host country for the summit, Japan. Mainly because on that same day, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD or QUAD, for the four countries of Japan, the U.S., Australia, and India) held their summ…

06/09/2023 NSBT Japan Editorial Department
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The "Flying Taxi" to Enter Japan through JAL and U.S. startu…

On May 9th 2023, Wisk Aero, a U.S. startup funded by U.S. aircraft giant Boeing, announced that it has formed a partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL). Whisk is developing an electrically powered vertical takeoff and landing aircraft called "eVTOL," and the two companies will work together to operate an automated "flying cab" in Japan. The company plans to commercialize the service in the U.S. with…

05/19/2023 NSBT Japan Editorial Department
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DSEI Japan, Combat-Tested Drones and AI

Tokyo, Japan - The 2023 edition of the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) trade show in Japan showcased the latest advancements in military technology, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)/drones and artificial intelligence (AI) making a spectacular and lasting impression. As the importance of unmanned systems in modern warfare increases, more information about drones is crucial.…

04/07/2023 NSBT Japan Editorial Department
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Defense Ministry to Abolish Search & Rescue Aircraft and Com…

According to a December 9 report in the Yomiuri Shimbun, the Ministry of Defense plans to discontinue the Air Self-Defense Force's search and rescue aircraft and combat helicopters. The ministry is currently in the process of revising the so-called “3 Defense Documents “(National Security Strategy of Japan, National Defense Program Guidelines, and Mid-term Defense Force Development Plan) toward …

12/12/2022 NSBT Japan Editorial Department
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