Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force negotiates buy od additional 12 AW101 helicopters
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Leonardo Helicopters is in discussions with the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force for a follow-on order of a dozen Agusta-Westland AW101 rotorcraft. Tokyo already operates seven of an eventual 11-strong fleet of the heavy helicopters configured for minesweeping missions, designated as the MCH-101, plus two of an eventual three CH-101 utility transports. Speaking at a 17 […]
BAE to make two Assault Amphibious Vehicle variants for Japan
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BAE Systems, Land & Armaments, York, Pennsylvania, is being awarded an $10,862,557 firm-fixed-price contract to provide the necessary material and technical engineering to build, integrate, test, and deliver one Assault Amphibious Vehicle, Command Vehicle 7A1 (AAVC7A1); and one Assault Amphibious Vehicle, Recovery Vehicle 7A1 (AAVR7A1). This effort includes all weapons, support and test equipment, spares, […]
Chinese intelligence ship tracking Japan ships
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Around 5:00 p.m. on June 19th (Sunday), the supply vessel Hamana of the Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) observed a Dongdiao-class intelligence collection vessel of the Chinese Navy sailing eastward down waters outside of the contiguous zone at the south of the Senkaku Islands. The MSDF observed the Chinese vessel sailing back and forth several times […]
Chinese navy reconnaissance vessel entered Japan’s territorial waters
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Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroshige Seko said the around 3:30 a.m., June 15th (Wednesday), a P-3C patrol aircraft of the Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) observed a Dongdiao-class intelligence collection vessel of the Chinese Navy sailing down Japanese territorial waters at the west of Kuchinoerabu Island (Kagoshima Prefecture) southeastward. Subsequently, around 5:00 a.m., the MSDF observed the […]
China urges Japan not to intervene in, hype up South China Sea issue
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China on Saturday urged Japan to respect China’s major interests and concerns, and not to intervene in or hype up the South China Sea issue. The call came as Chinese Admiral Sun Jianguo met with Japan’s Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs Toru Mimura here on the sidelines of the 15th Shangri-La Dialogue. Sun, […]
Thailand is interested in the Japanese P-1 and US-2 aircrafts
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Thailand is interested in the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s P-1 patrol aircraft and US-2 large amphibious rescue aircraft, according to asia.nikkei.com. Japan wants to get between Beijing and Thailand’s military government, and the cooperation deal could serve as an effective wedge.Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Tuesday will meet Prawit Wongsuwan, Thailand’s deputy prime minister and […]
In Japan hosted the first flight of third prototype of Kawasaki C-2
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries has announced the successful first flight of third prototype Kawasaki C-2 (68-1203) military transport aircraft in May 17, 2016 (Tuesday). The first flight will take off the Gifu base to 11 pm 28 minutes of May 17 (Tuesday), return to Gifu base after making a flight of three hours, was safely landed. The Kawasaki C-2 […]
Japanese soldiers injured in a military truck rollover at Tochigi Prefecture
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A two Japanese soldiers injured in a military truck rollover at Tochigi Prefecture. The driver and of the Fuel Servicing Truck (Tanker) passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries after his vehicle tipped over on the road at Tochigi Prefecture.
Japanese submarine to take part in Australian military drills
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The Maritime Self-Defense Force has announced its participation in joint drills with the Australian navy and air force. reported japantimes.co.jp. The maneuvers begin next month in the waters off Sydney and will involve one of Japan’s Soryu-class submarines. Wednesday’s announcement comes as Japan awaits to hear the outcome of bidding to build Australia’s next generation […]
Japanese Shinshin X-2 stealth fighter aircraft prepares for first flight
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February 11 morning, the Japanese Shinshin X-2 advanced technology demonstration machine in Nagoya start prepares for first flight. Mitsubishi Aircraft aims to complete aircraft-level ground and engineering tests by late this month. The demonstration plane Shinshin X-2 is expected to make its maiden flight sometime after mid-February. Defense officials said the aircraft is designed to test the […]