JASDF

Military Aviation News March 13, 2026

Japan Unveils New EC-2SOJ Stand-Off Jammer to Boost Electronic Warfare Capabilities

Aviation News – The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has officially revealed the first images of its advanced EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer, a specialized aircraft designed…

EXTRA NEWS, Military Aviation News August 8, 2025

JASDF F-2A Fighter Crashes into Pacific — Pilot Ejects to Safety

Japan’s skies saw a tense moment on August 7 when a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Mitsubishi F-2A fighter jet from the 3rd Squadron at…

Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II of the Japan Air Self Defense Force demonstrates Short Take Off Vertical Landing capacities at Nyutabaru Air Base

Military Aviation News August 7, 2025

First Japanese F‑35B Stealth Fighters Touch Down at Nyutabaru Air Base

Aviation News – On August 7, 2025, Japan’s Air Self‑Defense Force marked a significant milestone with the arrival of its first three F‑35B Lightning II STOVL…

Military Aviation News August 4, 2025

Japan’s First F-35B Stealth Fighters Make Historic Journey Home — A New Era of Air Power Begins

The wait is over. Japan’s first-ever F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters have been spotted en route to their new home, marking a major leap in…

Boeing KC-767J 97-3603 404 Hikotai Japan Self Defence Air Force

Military Aviation News October 30, 2020

Boeing on Contract for Two More Japan KC-46 Tankers

New contract marks third and fourth KC-46 on order from Japan Ministry of Defense EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 30, 2020 – The U.S. Air Force has…

Boeing KC-767J 07-3604 404 Hikotai Japan Self Defence Air Force

Military Aviation News December 23, 2017

Japan Air Self-Defense Force becomes first international Boeing KC-46 Tanker customer

EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 22, 2017 – Through the Foreign Military Sale process, the U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $279 million contract…

Military Aviation News December 24, 2013

Northrop Grumman Expands Industry Support for Japan E-2C Hawkeye Program

TOKYO and BETHPAGE, N.Y. – Dec. 24, 2013 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has entered into an exclusive, five-year agreement with AAR Corporation of Illinois…

Military Aviation News February 11, 2012

Cope North kicks off at Andersen AB

2/11/2012 – ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) — More than 1,000 military members from units spanning the Pacific are ready to kick off exercise…