All Japan Air Self-Defense Force articles – Page 3

  • V-22
    News

    Japan's defence budget places premium on airpower

    19 Dec 2013

    The Japanese defence ministry has called for a 3% rise in defence spending for 2014, with the proposed budget placing an emphasis on improving the nation’s airpower.

  • F-15J - US DoD
    News

    Japan nears decision on oldest F-15s

    14 Nov 2013

    Japan should reach a decision “within months” on whether to pursue a modernisation programme for its oldest Boeing/Mitsubishi F-15 combat aircraft, or replace them with a new type, a senior air force official has revealed.

  • F-35A - Lockheed Martin
    News

    New contract powers Japan towards F-35 assembly

    21 Oct 2013

    Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $30 million contract to acquire long-lead production items needed to enable Japan to perform the local assembly of its first two F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.

  • News

    Japan eyes $950 million upgrade to E-767 fleet

    30 Sep 2013

    ​Japan has requested information about a possible $950 million upgrade for its four Boeing E-767 airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft.