Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Japan Reports Record Interceptions of Chinese Military Aircraft over East China Sea
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Apr 14, 2017 07:02 AM EDT |
Japan is concerned the stepped-up pace of PLAAF air patrols are also meant to test the air defenses protecting Tokyo.
F-35 Stealth Fighter will Revive Japanese Militarism, Alleges China Armed Forces Website
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jan 27, 2017 06:44 AM EST |
JSDF's strategic focus will now move from the north, where it once guarded against threats from Russia, to the southwest where it stands ready to confront China,
China says Japan and South Korea can Expect Larger Military Air Patrols Close to their Airspace
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jan 12, 2017 08:48 AM EST |
PLAAF confirmed a formation of six of its H-6s flew in international airspace perilously close to the air defense zones of both Japan and South Korea.
Japan, US Tried to Steal PLAAF Secrets in Miyako Strait Aerial Intercept, Alleges China
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Dec 17, 2016 10:40 PM EST |
Japan's F-15s might have been intentionally provoking the Chinese jets to entice the latter into turning on their fire-control radars.
China, Japan Agree on Air Contact System to Prevent Air Battles
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Dec 11, 2016 08:34 PM EST |
It denounced that F-15's conduct as "dangerous and unprofessional and destroyed the freedom of navigation and over-flight endowed by international laws."
Japanese Air Force Receives First Combat Ready F-35A Stealth Fighter
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Dec 03, 2016 09:45 PM EST |
The acquisition of the F-35s is a key part of Japan's plan to re-arm the Japan Self-Defense Force (JASDF) with more modern weapons and equipment.
Japan’s Air Force to Operate Farther with Acquisition of New US-made Tanker Aircraft
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Oct 11, 2016 06:53 PM EDT |
The decision by JASDF allows for common operations and training with the U.S. Air Force.
Japan Building ‘UAV Wingmen’ to Boost Lethality of its F-3 Stealth Fighter
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Oct 08, 2016 10:50 PM EDT |
The drones will autonomously decide how best to execute the pilot's orders.
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