A U.S. F-35B Lightning II aircraft has landed aboard the Japanese destroyer JS Kaga to begin a three-week developmental test. According to the press release posted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the Lockheed Martin-manufactured F-35B test jet, which belongs to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three, landed on the Izumo-class helicopter carrier on Sunday...
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Japan Requests Sale of Rolling Airframe Missiles From US
The U.S. Department of State has approved Japan’s request to acquire 212 RIM-116E RAM Block 2B tactical missiles and related equipment. The RAM Block 2 missile uses passive radio frequency and infrared guidance to destroy anti-ship missiles. RTX will be the principal contractor of the possible $360 million foreign military sale, which also includes RAM guided...
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USAF Official Promotes Interoperability Among Indo-Pacific Partners
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin said interoperability with allies is key to addressing the logistics and connectivity challenges that hinder efforts to maintain stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking on a panel during the Indo-Pacific Air Chiefs Conference in Japan on Tuesday, Allvin highlighted the need to strengthen alliances...
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SRI Partners With Japan’s Ministry of Defense to Support New Research Institute
Research and development nonprofit SRI International has partnered with Japan to support the newly established Defense Innovation Science and Technology Institute. SRI, which has been working with the Japanese industry and government for over 60 years, will aid DISTI in defining and managing projects in critical technology areas identified by the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics...
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Samsung Electronics, KT to Power Korean Navy’s Private 5G Needs
Samsung Electronics and KT Corp. have received a contract from the Republic of Korea Navy to deploy a private 5G network in a Korean naval base under the Smart Naval Port initiative. The effort, expected to be deployed by December 2025, will boost the service’s battleship and base operation support capabilities. According to a deal...
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Report Lays Down Recommendations to Improve Tech Innovation Within AUKUS
The AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States must adopt several strategies to advance innovation within the partnership, according to a report by MITRE and Oxford University’s Emerging Threats & Technology Working Group. The document said that to achieve AUKUS Pillar 2 goals, there is a need to emphasize...
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US, Indo-Pacific Partners Commit to Improving Defense Industrial Resilience
Attendees of the inaugural Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience plenary meeting have taken steps to strengthen defense industrial resilience between the United States, its allies and partners. William LaPlante, U.S. undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, chaired the meeting, held from Oct. 7 to 8 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and attended by PIPIR member nations...
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Hanwha Aerospace, WB Group Joint Venture to Produce Missiles in Poland
South Korean aircraft engine manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace will form a joint venture with Polish aeronautics firm WB Group to deliver CGR-080 missiles for Poland’s HOMAR-K artillery systems. The two defense contractors sealed the joint venture through an executive agreement signed by Hanwha Aerospace CEO Son Jae-il and WB Group President Piotr Wojciechowski on the first...
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Boeing Light Attack Helicopter for Thai Army Takes Maiden Flight at Arizona Production Site
Boeing has conducted the first flight of the AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter for delivery to the Royal Thai Army. The company will supply eight AH-6s to Thailand under a $103.7 million Foreign Military Sales contract that the U.S. Department of Defense awarded in February 2022. The contract includes Thai pilot training at Boeing's facilities in Mesa, Arizona, where the helicopters are under production. Thailand is the second international customer for the Little Bird helicopter. According to the defense contractor, the aircraft is integrated with advanced data processing technology, offering enhanced safety and situational awareness for faster decision-making.
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Saab, Korea Aerospace Industries to Collaborate on Seoul’s Airborne Early Warning Program
Saab has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Aerospace Industries to signify its commitment to advancing South Korea's Airborne Early Warning & Control 2 program. The Stockholm-based defense company is among the vendors vying for a contract under the program and, if selected, will work with KAI on GlobalEye, an AEW&C solution offering real-time information to warfighters, improving situational awareness and enabling early detection of threats. "[The MOU] will increase critical radar technology competence and create domestic capability and self-sustainability to secure strategic independence for the Republic of Korea in the airborne surveillance segment," said Markus Borgljung, Saab Business Area Surveillance deputy head.