The Type 11 Surface-to-Air Missile (11式短距離地対空誘導弾) or Tan-SAM Kai II is a Japanese developed surface-to-air missile currently in service with the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The …

The JASDF carries out combat air patrols around Japan, while also maintaining a network of ground and air early-warning radar systems. The branch also has an aerobatic team known as …

The Type 81 surface-to-air missile (81式短距離地対空誘導弾) [3] or Tan-SAM (短SAM) [2] is a Japanese developed surface-to-air missile currently in service with the Japan Ground Self …

Feb 16, 2024 · Thanks to a propulsion system called the “Integral Rocket Ramjet,” the ASM-3 has achieved a maximum speed of Mach 3 (3,704 km/h or 2,200mph) which is more than three …

Jan 16, 2025 · After the acquisition of 50 AGM-158B JASSM-ER missiles last year, Japan has now been granted the approval for 16 additional AGM-158s, reinforcing the JASDF’s long …

Aug 2, 2024 · Two U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, and four JASDF F-15J Eagles from the 6th Air Wing conducted bomber escort and air-to-air …

Apr 2, 2024 · U.S. F-16s from the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing flew alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-2s from the 8th Air Wing, and Republic of Korea Air Force …

Jan 19, 2025 · Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, the missiles will be equipped on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) combat aircraft, including the F-15J and F-35A/B, to provide …

The Japan Self-Defense Forces (Japanese: 自衛隊, Hepburn: Jieitai, JSDF) is the military force of Japan. Established in 1954, the JSDF comprises the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the …

Jan 15, 2025 · The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with …