Japan has revealed a plan to expand its military capabilities in space, including new satellites, orbital monitoring systems and a major enlargement of its military space force.
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Japan deploys for the first time domestically developed long-range missiles 25SSM and 25HGP
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the first operational deployment of two new domestically developed long-range defense systems.
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Japan scrambles fighter jets after flight of two Russian Tu-142 aircraft between the Pacific and the Sea of Japan
Russian maritime patrol aircraft were monitored by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during another surveillance and rapid response mission around the archipelago.
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New Zealand will deploy P-8A to monitor illicit maritime activities linked to North Korea
Air mission will take place between late March and mid-April and marks the country’s ninth surveillance operation against illegal transfers between vessels at sea.
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Japan begins deployment of the F-35B at Nyutabaru Air Base
Japan’s Ministry of Defense held a ceremony on February 7 that officially marked the deployment of F-35B fighters at Nyutabaru Air Base, in the south of the country.
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Japan confirms operation of Russian spy ship near its waters
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that a Russian Navy Vishnya-class intelligence-gathering ship entered its contiguous zones.
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Japan finances hypersonic missile production for 2026
Japan has allocated funding for the production of hypersonic missiles in its defense budget for 2026, reported the Ukrainian portal Militarnyi.
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Japan conducts emergency scrambles following Chinese air activity in the East China Sea
Japan’s Ministry of Defense released information on January 5, 2026, regarding emergency scrambles carried out by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) on December 29 and 30, due to the risk of airspace violations in the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
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Japan Air Force scrambles fighters after risk of airspace violation
On November 19, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fighters conducted emergency takeoffs in response to a potential risk of Japanese airspace violation.
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Japanese company launches two new offshore patrol vessels for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Japan Marine United, a Japanese shipbuilding company, has launched the first two of a planned fleet of 12 offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
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Japan Considers Using SeaGuardian Drones to Counter Chinese UAVs and Reduce Fighter Jet Costs
Japan’s Ministry of Defense is considering expanding the use of drones to address the growing presence of Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the region, partially replacing fighter jet takeoffs.
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Chinese J-15 fighter jets make dangerous approach to Japanese patrol aircraft
J-15 fighter jets from the Chinese Navy, operating from the aircraft carrier Shandong, made dangerous approaches to a P-3C maritime patrol aircraft of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) during surveillance missions in the western Pacific Ocean.
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