Japan inks deal with Shield AI for sea-based V-BAT drones

Japan inks deal with Shield AI for sea-based V-BAT drones
Japan inks deal with Shield AI for sea-based V-BAT drones

The first deliveries are expected later this year as part of a multi-year deal for what Shield AI says is the first ship-launched intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform for the Japanese navy.

Japan OKs potential sale of Mogami frigate to Australia, in first of its kind move

Japan OKs potential sale of Mogami frigate to Australia, in first of its kind move
Japan OKs potential sale of Mogami frigate to Australia, in first of its kind move

“Japan has an excellent chance of success in this program, particularly if the broader technological partnership it will enable is understood clearly at government level in both nations,” wrote Michael Shoebridge, founder of Strategic Analysis Australia.

Raytheon to deliver JPALS assisted landing software for Japanese ship Izumo

Raytheon to deliver JPALS assisted landing software for Japanese ship Izumo
Raytheon to deliver JPALS assisted landing software for Japanese ship Izumo

A US Navy official noted the “urgency” for Japan to get the software currently used by the US, UK and Italian navies.

Japan, Australia Ramp Up Amphib Forces: Countering China

Japan, Australia Ramp Up Amphib Forces: Countering China
Japan, Australia Ramp Up Amphib Forces: Countering China

WASHINGTON: America’s most powerful allies in the Pacific, Australia and Japan, are building up their amphibious forces, buying amphibious vehicles, V-22 aircraft and big new warships. While far smaller than the Marine Corps, the Australian and Japanese units could assist America in stabilizing the region and deterring China — if they can overcome their self-imposed…

Japan Looks South: China’s Rise Drives New Strategy

Japan Looks South: China’s Rise Drives New Strategy
Japan Looks South: China’s Rise Drives New Strategy

WASHINGTON: You’d expect the top admiral in the Japan Self-Defense Force to talk about defending Japan. But Adm. Tomohisa Takei surprised me on his latest visit to Washington — his third in 10 months — with a speech that clearly demonstrates how Japan is broadening its strategic perspective. The new view from Tokyo takes in the Indian…