Japanese Defense Ministry

By Garrett Reim
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (JMD) is to fund development of a privately operated synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation.
Satellites

By Chen Chuanren
JISS is calling for Japan's Defense Ministry and the Japan Self-Defense Forces to develop its own tactical surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking satellites.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Craig Caffrey
The Japanese Defense Ministry (MOD) has released details of its fiscal 2025 budget request, which called for a further 9.4% increase to military spending—part of Tokyo’s wider Defense Build-Up Program (DBP).
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Chen Chuanren
The Japanese Defense Ministry is moving ahead with a new standoff missile as well as pursuing its hypersonic program and a new submarine-launched cruise missile
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is looking at methods to lower the C-2's production costs, a key concern for potential buyers of the strategic airlifter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
IHI Corporation of Japan and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop “highly maneuverable” small satellites.
Space