Japan to jointly develop new fighter jet with UK, Italy
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Japan to jointly develop new fighter jet with UK, Italy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan announced Friday that it will jointly develop its next-generation fighter jet with the U.K. and Italy as Tokyo looks to expand defense cooperation beyond its traditional ally, the United States. Friday's fighter jet announcement came four days after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced spending targets aimed at building up Japan's military capability, including a huge boost in defense spending over the next five years. Japan's new security strategy allows it a bigger strike capability and it hopes to expand joint exercises in Australia, including firing drills that are difficult to conduct at home, defense ministry officials said. Japan and the United States instead will cooperate in “autonomous systems capabilities, which could complement Japan’s next fighter program,” the two governments announced Friday.

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Companies from UK, Italy and Japan to form joint venture for new fighter jet
1 week, 3 days ago

Companies from UK, Italy and Japan to form joint venture for new fighter jet

Associated Press  

LONDON — The three companies building a next generation fighter jet for the U.K., Italy and Japan revealed Friday that they are forming a joint venture to deliver the aircraft. Under the agreement, Britain’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement will each own a third of the new joint venture, which will be subject to regulatory approvals. …

Japan's defense expansion triggers concerns
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Japan's defense expansion triggers concerns

China Daily  

By CAI HONG | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-10 09:55 A view of a radar facility set up for coastal surveillance by Japan in Okinawa prefecture, Japan November 13, 2023. Japan's efforts to expand its defense industry both domestically and internationally could heighten tensions in the region and spark an arms race, experts warned. Jumpei Ishimaru, a research assistant …

Japan's defense expansion triggers concerns
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Japan's defense expansion triggers concerns

China Daily  

A view of a radar facility set up for coastal surveillance by Japan in Okinawa prefecture, Japan November 13, 2023. Japan's efforts to expand its defense industry both domestically and internationally could heighten tensions in the region and spark an arms race, experts warned. Jumpei Ishimaru, a research assistant at the International Institute for Strategic Studies' Japan Chair Programme, noted …

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, in the latest move away from the country’s postwar pacifist principles. The contentious decision to allow international arms sales is expected to help secure Japan’s role in the joint fighter jet project and part of …

Japan's ruling coalition agrees to fighter jet exports
9 months, 1 week ago

Japan's ruling coalition agrees to fighter jet exports

The Hindu  

Japan's ruling coalition agreed on March 15 to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets being developed with Britain and Italy, relaxing Tokyo's strict transfer rules for military equipment. Japan and the two countries signed a treaty in December formalising plans to pool resources to co-develop the fighter jet they hope will take to the skies by 2035. Yosuke Takagi, …

Japan will step up defense and economic ties with Italy as Rome seeks a greater Indo-Pacific role
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan will step up defense and economic ties with Italy as Rome seeks a greater Indo-Pacific role

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The leaders of Japan and Italy said Monday they will bolster their cooperation in security and defense, including their joint next-generation fighter jet development with Britain, as Tokyo welcomed the European nation’s shift toward playing a greater role in the Indo-Pacific. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, after meeting his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, welcomed Italy’s move to increase …

Japan, UK and Italy formally establish a joint body to develop a new advanced fighter jet
1 year ago

Japan, UK and Italy formally establish a joint body to develop a new advanced fighter jet

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The defense ministers of Japan, Britain and Italy signed an agreement Thursday to establish a joint organization to develop a new advanced jet fighter, as their countries push to strengthen cooperation in the face of growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea. Japan’s Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said at a joint news conference with his British and …

Japan, UK renew security ties, aircraft carrier to deploy in 2025
1 year, 7 months ago

Japan, UK renew security ties, aircraft carrier to deploy in 2025

Al Jazeera  

Tokyo is seeking to shore up its alliances amid heightened tension in the Asia-Pacific over North Korea, Taiwan. The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will sign a new agreement to deepen security ties, including a UK commitment to deploy an aircraft carrier strike group to the Indo-Pacific in 2025. “It marks an exciting …

Japan, UK, Italy push joint fighter jet development by 2035
1 year, 9 months ago

Japan, UK, Italy push joint fighter jet development by 2035

Associated Press  

Japan, Britain and Italy reaffirmed their commitment Thursday to push joint development of a next-generation fighter jet as a centerpiece of their increasingly close defense ties in the face of growing threat from China, Russia and North Korea. In December, Japan announced a joint next-generation fighter jet development with the U.K. and Italy as it looks to expand defense cooperation …

Japan OKs new budget incl. hefty arms cost to deter China
1 year, 9 months ago

Japan OKs new budget incl. hefty arms cost to deter China

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The lower house of Parliament approved Tuesday a budget for the coming fiscal year that includes a record 6.8 trillion yen in defense spending, part of Japan’s effort to fortify its military as China’s influence in the region grows. “The improvement of childcare has been neglected for more than 10 years,” Chinami Nishimura, a lawmaker with the opposition …

U.K., Japan sign defence pact allowing reciprocal troop deployment
1 year, 11 months ago

U.K., Japan sign defence pact allowing reciprocal troop deployment

The Hindu  

The U.K and Japan, on Wednesday, signed a defence pact, which will permit the deployment of troops in each other’s countries and increase security cooperation. “The Reciprocal Access Agreement is hugely significant for both our nations - it cements our commitment to the Indo-Pacific and underlines our joint efforts to bolster economic security, accelerate our defence cooperation and drive innovation …

Japan Unveils Biggest Military Build-up Since World War Two, But Why? EXPLAINED
2 years ago

Japan Unveils Biggest Military Build-up Since World War Two, But Why? EXPLAINED

News 18  

As regional tensions and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stoke war fears, Japan on Friday unveiled its largest military buildup since World War Two with a $320 billion plan to buy missiles capable of striking China and ready it for sustained conflict. It also noted that Beijing had not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control, adding that …

Japan Approves Biggest Military Build-Up Since World War II To Counter Growing Threats From China: Report
2 years ago

Japan Approves Biggest Military Build-Up Since World War II To Counter Growing Threats From China: Report

ABP News  

Japan has approved its largest military buildup since World War II, declaring that China posed the "greatest strategic challenge ever" and laying out plans for a counter-strike capability supported by record defence spending, The Guardian reported. Japan will also obtain new weapons capable of striking enemy sites 1,000 kilometres away with land or sea-launched missiles, a move that some feel …

Japan to jointly develop new fighter jet with UK, Italy
2 years ago

Japan to jointly develop new fighter jet with UK, Italy

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan announced Friday that it will jointly develop its next-generation fighter jet with the U.K. and Italy as it looks to expand defense cooperation beyond its traditional ally, the United States. Japan’s new security strategy allows it a bigger strike capability and it hopes to expand joint exercises in Australia, including firing drills that are difficult to conduct …

UK to work with Italy and Japan to build next-gen fighter jets
2 years ago

UK to work with Italy and Japan to build next-gen fighter jets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The next-generation of combat aircraft …

Italy, Japan and UK to merge projects for new fighter jet by 2035
2 years ago

Italy, Japan and UK to merge projects for new fighter jet by 2035

Al Jazeera  

Plan announced against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising geopolitical tensions in the Asia Pacific. Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom have announced a plan to merge their fighter jet development projects in a partnership that marks Japan’s first major industrial defence collaboration beyond the United States since World War Two. The deal aims to put an …

Japan turns to Britain in the battle for the skies
2 years, 7 months ago

Japan turns to Britain in the battle for the skies

The Telegraph  

A more recent report suggested that its newest upgrade will mean it could need new engines to be designed to deliver enough electric power, at unknown expense. And the US government itself was not immune from being cut off from the programme’s technology, as it said a licence for its logistics software source code would be too expensive for the …

Does Japan Need to Develop a New Fighter Aircraft?
3 years, 10 months ago

Does Japan Need to Develop a New Fighter Aircraft?

The Diplomat  

The Japanese archipelago lies in a volatile region rife with historical tensions and territorial disputes. These developments may suggest that Japan is potentially reconsidering its engagement with the U.S. on military hardware and could utilize government funds instead for domestic development to enhance the competitiveness of its defense industrial base and, more importantly, gain full control of defense capabilities, as …

Japan agrees new fighter jet deal to counter growing North Korea and China threats
4 years, 1 month ago

Japan agrees new fighter jet deal to counter growing North Korea and China threats

The Independent  

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Japan military seeks record budget amid regional threats
4 years, 2 months ago

Japan military seeks record budget amid regional threats

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Defense Ministry is seeking a record-high budget of nearly 5.5 trillion yen for fiscal 2021 to fund more purchases of costly American stealth fighters and expand its capability to counter possible threats in both cyber and outer space. Japan also faced demands from President Donald Trump that U.S. allies increase defense spending, which Japan did in part …

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