On October 28, 2026, there was a major development regarding the project for a next-generation fighter aircraft.German ...

The Iruma Air Show in Saitama also showcased a rare YS-11EB intelligence aircraft and an aerobatic performance by the Blue ...

On November 2, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Defense and Joint Staff confirmed that WZ-7 high-altitude unmanned reconnaissance ...

Officials in Tokyo are worried that adding a new partner at this stage could further delay the aircraft’s planned 2035 ...

A surge in Russian military aircraft near Japan, including Tu-95MS bombers, signals growing Russia-China military cooperation and increased pressure on Tokyo.

Airbus chief Guillaume Faury said on Wednesday that the European plane maker could join a British-Japanese-Italian consortium ...

Merz confirms Berlin will examine joint work with Japan on a next-generation combat aircraft as 2 countries move to ...

During World War II, Japan was exceptionally innovative in aviation. The nation produced the infamous Mitsubishi A6M "Zero," which devastated the Allies in the early phases of the conflict, and other ...

Germany and Japan have agreed to hold defense minister-level talks soon to discuss the European country's possible ...

Defense minister seeks to clarify conditions for Berlin's possible participation in UK-Italy-Japan project, stressing urgency of securing new combat aircraft by early 2040s | Anadolu ...

Japan has scrambled fighter aircraft after Chinese and Russian intelligence planes conducted five flights near the country between October 20 and 23. The activity involved three Chinese Y-9 aircraft ...

How many of the latest fighter jets do you have? When comparing air power, this is the first number that catches the eye.