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Japan unveils defense budget, seeking hypersonics, frigates, F-35s
The Defense Ministry submitted a request for $52.9 billion to the Finance Ministry for the coming fiscal year, which starts April 1, 2024.
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China lashes out over stepped-up US military aid to Taiwan
The package is modest at only $80 million, but the implications of using the Foreign Military Financing program to provide it will likely infuriate China.
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US State Department approves JASSM-ER missile sale to Japan
Japan plans to upgrade 68 of its Mitsubishi-built F-15J Eagle interceptors with new radars, mission computers and a standoff land-attack capability.
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‘Bring it’: Adm. Aquilino open to greater directed-energy trials
The Pentagon for the past three years has spent an average $1 billion on the development of directed-energy weapons, according to a watchdog.
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Naval Surface Forces get new commanding officer
Rear Adm. Yvette Davids is serving in an acting capacity as SWO boss while she awaits confirmation as tthe next superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.
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Indonesia to buy Boeing’s F-15 jets, Lockheed’s Black Hawk helicopters
Indonesia has an ongoing need for new combat aircraft as it seeks to better defend the airspace of its estimated 18,000 islands.
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Australia buys Tomahawk, Spike missiles in deals worth $1.7 billion
The country is also purchasing more than 60 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range weapons from the United States.
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North Korea launches cruise missiles as US, South Korea launch drills
The tests came three days after U.S., South Korea and Japanese leaders met and agreed to increase cooperation on their ballistic missile defenses.
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Biden brokers new defense commitments between Japan, South Korea
The U.S., Japan and South Korea agreed to instate annual military exercises, collaborate on missile defense and shore up supply chain security.
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Japanese F-35s to make inaugural deployment to Australia
This is the first visiting forces agreement Japan has struck with any country outside the United States.
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Japan unveils defense budget, seeking hypersonics, frigates, F-35s
The Defense Ministry submitted a request for $52.9 billion to the Finance Ministry for the coming fiscal year, which starts April 1, 2024.
-
China lashes out over stepped-up US military aid to Taiwan
The package is modest at only $80 million, but the implications of using the Foreign Military Financing program to provide it will likely infuriate China.
-
US State Department approves JASSM-ER missile sale to Japan
Japan plans to upgrade 68 of its Mitsubishi-built F-15J Eagle interceptors with new radars, mission computers and a standoff land-attack capability.
-
‘Bring it’: Adm. Aquilino open to greater directed-energy trials
The Pentagon for the past three years has spent an average $1 billion on the development of directed-energy weapons, according to a watchdog.
-
Naval Surface Forces get new commanding officer
Rear Adm. Yvette Davids is serving in an acting capacity as SWO boss while she awaits confirmation as tthe next superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.
-
Indonesia to buy Boeing’s F-15 jets, Lockheed’s Black Hawk helicopters
Indonesia has an ongoing need for new combat aircraft as it seeks to better defend the airspace of its estimated 18,000 islands.
-
Australia buys Tomahawk, Spike missiles in deals worth $1.7 billion
The country is also purchasing more than 60 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range weapons from the United States.
-
North Korea launches cruise missiles as US, South Korea launch drills
The tests came three days after U.S., South Korea and Japanese leaders met and agreed to increase cooperation on their ballistic missile defenses.
-
Biden brokers new defense commitments between Japan, South Korea
The U.S., Japan and South Korea agreed to instate annual military exercises, collaborate on missile defense and shore up supply chain security.
-
Japanese F-35s to make inaugural deployment to Australia
This is the first visiting forces agreement Japan has struck with any country outside the United States.
-
Japan unveils defense budget, seeking hypersonics, frigates, F-35s
The Defense Ministry submitted a request for $52.9 billion to the Finance Ministry for the coming fiscal year, which starts April 1, 2024.
-
China lashes out over stepped-up US military aid to Taiwan
The package is modest at only $80 million, but the implications of using the Foreign Military Financing program to provide it will likely infuriate China.
-
US State Department approves JASSM-ER missile sale to Japan
Japan plans to upgrade 68 of its Mitsubishi-built F-15J Eagle interceptors with new radars, mission computers and a standoff land-attack capability.
-
‘Bring it’: Adm. Aquilino open to greater directed-energy trials
The Pentagon for the past three years has spent an average $1 billion on the development of directed-energy weapons, according to a watchdog.
-
Naval Surface Forces get new commanding officer
Rear Adm. Yvette Davids is serving in an acting capacity as SWO boss while she awaits confirmation as tthe next superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.
-
Indonesia to buy Boeing’s F-15 jets, Lockheed’s Black Hawk helicopters
Indonesia has an ongoing need for new combat aircraft as it seeks to better defend the airspace of its estimated 18,000 islands.
-
Australia buys Tomahawk, Spike missiles in deals worth $1.7 billion
The country is also purchasing more than 60 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range weapons from the United States.
-
North Korea launches cruise missiles as US, South Korea launch drills
The tests came three days after U.S., South Korea and Japanese leaders met and agreed to increase cooperation on their ballistic missile defenses.
-
Biden brokers new defense commitments between Japan, South Korea
The U.S., Japan and South Korea agreed to instate annual military exercises, collaborate on missile defense and shore up supply chain security.
-
Japanese F-35s to make inaugural deployment to Australia
This is the first visiting forces agreement Japan has struck with any country outside the United States.



