Japan grounds its V-22 Ospreys, calls for US to ground theirs after fatal crash off Japanese island

Japan grounds its V-22 Ospreys, calls for US to ground theirs after fatal crash off Japanese island
Japan grounds its V-22 Ospreys, calls for US to ground theirs after fatal crash off Japanese island

A senior Defense Ministry official, Taro Yamato, said today that Japan plans to suspend flights of its 14 Ospreys temporarily. A planned training flight in southern Japan was canceled.

US clears $2.4B deal with Japan for hundreds of Tomahawk missiles, systems

US clears $2.4B deal with Japan for hundreds of Tomahawk missiles, systems
US clears $2.4B deal with Japan for hundreds of Tomahawk missiles, systems

The announced potential sale to Tokyo comes days after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met military leaders in the Indo-Pacific.

The Indo-Pacific’s new missile age demands Washington’s attention

The Indo-Pacific’s new missile age demands Washington’s attention
The Indo-Pacific’s new missile age demands Washington’s attention

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s Ankit Panda writes in this op-ed that the proliferation of long-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific may seem like a strategic advantage for different nations, but collectively increases the danger level.

Sweden commits to future fighter procurement decision in 2031: Official

Sweden commits to future fighter procurement decision in 2031: Official
Sweden commits to future fighter procurement decision in 2031: Official

A decision has not been made so far on an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) date for a future fighter, but a wide range of planning activities will inform the 2031 procurement decision, an official said.

Is a US-Aussie-Japanese loyal wingman drone in the cards?

Is a US-Aussie-Japanese loyal wingman drone in the cards?
Is a US-Aussie-Japanese loyal wingman drone in the cards?

“Japan has a strong industrial base, and taking advantage of it for CCA development and production is a win-win-win,” said Mark Gunzinger of the Mitchell Institute.

UK lawmakers say ‘limited’, ‘modest’ Indo-Pacific presence not enough to address China threat

UK lawmakers say ‘limited’, ‘modest’ Indo-Pacific presence not enough to address China threat
UK lawmakers say ‘limited’, ‘modest’ Indo-Pacific presence not enough to address China threat

UK’s Defence Committee also called for greater support of Pacific nations and more clarity on the AUKUS submarine program.

Marines to formally stand up second of 3 Marine Littoral Regiments in November

Marines to formally stand up second of 3 Marine Littoral Regiments in November
Marines to formally stand up second of 3 Marine Littoral Regiments in November

The name change, which will take place Nov. 15, follows an agreement signed in January between the US and Japan under which Tokyo formally agreed to allow the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment to be stationed in Okinawa by 2025.

Japanese defense minister seeks deal to speed up Tomahawk buy from US

Japanese defense minister seeks deal to speed up Tomahawk buy from US
Japanese defense minister seeks deal to speed up Tomahawk buy from US

The new Japanese defense minister admitted he is a “little bit worried” about the new deal being approved by Congress, an ostensible reference to this week’s chaos on the Hill.

Aussie researchers warn Chinese ‘overwhelmingly’ ahead in sensor research

Aussie researchers warn Chinese ‘overwhelmingly’ ahead in sensor research
Aussie researchers warn Chinese ‘overwhelmingly’ ahead in sensor research

Of 10 advanced sensor tech areas, China leads in seven and the US in three, according to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

Japanese F-35s make first foreign visit, landing in Australia

Japanese F-35s make first foreign visit, landing in Australia
Japanese F-35s make first foreign visit, landing in Australia

As Australia hails the Japanese F-35s’ arrival, it’s also working with another partner, the US, on the much more somber task of investigating the deadly crash of a US Marine V-22.

As US-Japan ramp up joint plan, MDA’s hypersonic interceptor development steps forward

As US-Japan ramp up joint plan, MDA’s hypersonic interceptor development steps forward
As US-Japan ramp up joint plan, MDA’s hypersonic interceptor development steps forward

Washington and Tokyo hope to nail down co-funding details for the Glide Phase Interceptor by next year, according to a Pentagon spokesperson.

Biden says Camp David trilateral will usher in ‘new era’ between US-ROK-Japan

Biden says Camp David trilateral will usher in ‘new era’ between US-ROK-Japan
Biden says Camp David trilateral will usher in ‘new era’ between US-ROK-Japan

Advancements in joint military exercises as well as efforts to counter missile threats from North Korea came out of the Camp David meetings.

US-Japan-ROK to make ‘pledge’ to consult each other in security crises

US-Japan-ROK to make ‘pledge’ to consult each other in security crises
US-Japan-ROK to make ‘pledge’ to consult each other in security crises

The three countries will also invest in a new hotline to make communication between governments faster and easier.

US officials hype Japan-ROK-US Camp David visit: ‘Defining trilateral relationship’

US officials hype Japan-ROK-US Camp David visit: ‘Defining trilateral relationship’
US officials hype Japan-ROK-US Camp David visit: ‘Defining trilateral relationship’

“We’re going to invest in technology to have a three-way hotline for the leaders and others inside their governments to communicate,” among other announcements to come Friday, said a top NSC official.