Japan lists acquisition of new military equipment to strengthen its capabilities in new domains

Japan lists acquisition of new military equipment to strengthen its capabilities in new domains

Japan will establish Space Operations Squadron, Cyber Protection Unit, development of electronic stand-off warfare aircraft, procurement of F-35A’s, F-35B’s aircraft, fixed-wing patrol aircraft and helicopters, rescue helicopters, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, improvements in F-15 capabilities, procurement of Network Electronic Warfare System, construction of destroyer ships, submarines and minesweeping vessels and development of F-X indigenous next-generation fighter…

US government approves the sale of 105 F-35 fighter jets to Japan

US government approves the sale of 105 F-35 fighter jets to Japan

The US government on Thursday, 9 July announced that it has approved the sale of 105 F-35 stealth multi-role fighter jets to Japan. The estimated cost of the sale of 105 fighter jets is around $23.11 billion.  The Japanese government has asked for 105 F-35 stealth aircraft which includes 63 F-35A (The traditional version of…