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DEFENSE PROCUREMENT

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 19, 2018
Are 105 more F-35s Japan's best option?
The fighter can't fulfill crucial operational requirements of the Air Self-Defense Force.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 12, 2018
China shows J-20 stealth jet's missiles for the first time at airshow, state-run media says
China has shown the missiles in its advanced J-20 stealth fighter jet to the public for the first time at its largest airshow, the Global Times newspaper reported on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2018
Air Self-Defense Force confirms safety of Japan's F-35 fighter jets after U.S. crash
The Air Self-Defense Force has confirmed the safety of the nine F-35A cutting-edge stealth fighters deployed at its Misawa base in Aomori Prefecture, after an F-35B belonging to the U.S. military crashed in South Carolina.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 16, 2018
Stealth showdown: U.S. F-22s simulate dogfights with Norway's F-35 warplanes
Two U.S. F-22 stealth fighter jets squared off in simulated dogfights with two of Norway's expanding fleet of F-35 aircraft on Wednesday as part of an exercise aimed at strengthening the NATO alliance and increasing its deterrent power.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 12, 2018
China's master plan: a global military threat
From the East China Sea to Africa, Beijing is flexing its muscles.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 8, 2018
Lockheed resumes F-35 jet deliveries to Pentagon after deal to cover production error costs
The U.S. Department of Defense resumed accepting F-35 jet deliveries from Lockheed Martin Corp. last week after reaching an agreement on covering the costs to fix a production error, the Pentagon said Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 27, 2018
U.S. Republicans press for F-35 fighter jet sale to Taiwan so island can 'remain a democracy'
Two senior U.S. Republican senators asked the Trump administration on Monday to allow the sale of Lockheed Martin Corp. F-35 fighter jets to Taiwan, saying it would help it "remain a democracy" in the face of threats from China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 5, 2018
Japanese firms must adapt to new national security economy
Economic statecraft for political purposes is the new coin of the realm, and Japan needs to adapt.
JAPAN
Feb 21, 2018
Japan to buy at least 20 more F-35A stealth fighters, with some or all assembled in U.S.: sources
Japan plans to buy at least 20 additional F-35A stealth fighters over the next six years, some or all of which it may purchase directly from U.S.-based Lockheed Martin Corp. rather than having them assembled by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., its primary defense contractor, three sources said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 15, 2018
Abe's Russia policy and Aegis Ashore
Shinzo Abe's attempts to get Japanese access to the disputed islands off Hokkaido have been complicated by Tokyo's moves to buy the Aegis Ashore missile interception system.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 8, 2018
Trump to call on Pentagon, diplomats to play bigger role on arms sales, sources say
The Trump administration is nearing completion of a new "Buy American" plan that calls for U.S. military attaches and diplomats to help drum up billions of dollars more in business overseas for the American weapons industry, going beyond the assistance they currently provide, U.S. officials said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 5, 2018
Japan's defense policy decisions in 2018
How will Japan make the most of a limited defense budget amid rising threats?
EDITORIALS
Jan 2, 2018
Scrutiny needed on expanding defense spending
Measures must be taken to cope with the changing security environment, but tight fiscal conditions mean defense spending must still be prioritized.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 21, 2017
South Korea plans to buy 20 additional F-35A stealth fighters: media report
South Korea plans to buy an additional 20 F-35A stealth fighter aircraft from the United States, a South Korean newspaper reported on Thursday, less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Seoul would be purchasing billions of dollars in new military equipment.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 13, 2017
What North Korea's ICBM means for Japan's defense planning
Japan's defense planning will need to account for the increased threat from North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 24, 2017
U.S. to deploy powerful F-35A stealth fighters to Okinawa's Kadena Air Base as North Korean threat grows
The U.S. Air Force has announced that it will send its version of the advanced F-35 stealth fighter jet to Okinawa's Kadena Air Base next month in the first such deployment to the Asia-Pacific region.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 14, 2017
Japanese firms said behind schedule in joining F-35A production
Japanese production of the F-35A stealth fighter remains stuck on the tarmac, a recent survey by Japan's Board of Audit shows.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
Japan beats Taiwan ahead of rematch in Premier12 final
Keita Sano celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kotaro Kiyomiya's two-run triple against Taiwan during their Premier12 game at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
'Kohaku' still matters for J-pop bragging rights
Emerging Gen Z J-pop group ME:I will perform on this year's "Kohaku Uta Gassen," national broadcaster NHK’s New Year's Eve spectacle.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.

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