Defense
Japan, U.K. and Italy aim for next-gen fighter prototype in 2026
Japanese parliament begins deliberations on treaty to establish management body
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Business trends
China accelerates purge at state-owned companies to fight graft
From aerospace to telecom, Beijing tightens discipline in bid to boost competitiveness
Aerospace & Defense Industries
New Zealand aircraft maker eyes Thailand as ASEAN service hub
Governments thaw strategic and defense partnership after 10-year freeze
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Toyota's 'Lunar Cruiser' to join NASA-led moon mission
Move comes amid plans for lunar trips that include Japanese astronauts
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Boeing bets on India R&D and supply chain, seeking turnaround
Investment builds up U.S. aircraft manufacturer's largest overseas research base
Defense
Biden-Kishida summit to see deal on repairing large U.S. warships in Japan
Move seeks to improve readiness to counter threats posed by China, North Korea
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Travel & Leisure
Japan's Kawasaki Heavy offers helicopter trips to attract tourists
Manufacturer turns to leisure sector to offset sluggish traditional sales
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan's renewed push for homegrown airliner faces turbulent path
After Mitsubishi SpaceJet failure, Tokyo will seek multiple development partners
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan to take another shot at a homegrown airliner, eyeing hydrogen
Public-private project will heed lessons from failed Mitsubishi jet
Defense
Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets: 3 things to know
Japan, U.K. and Italy's GCAP plan signals pivotal shift in regional security
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down in shake-up amid safety crisis
Move caps weeks of turmoil at plane-maker following mid-air incident in January
Defense
U.K. welcomes Japan's fighter-jet export plans, says deputy PM
Tokyo's easing of defense export restrictions key to 'viability' of GCAP
Interview
Japan's Sky Perfect JSAT in talks with U.S. military on space monitoring
Satellite broadcaster seeks to double security-related revenue by end of decade
Science
2 Japan astronauts to land on moon in NASA-led Artemis program
First lunar landing with Japanese crew seen taking place in 2028 or later
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Chinese jet maker COMAC eyes Southeast Asia after Singapore debut
Region has big growth potential, but C919 and ARJ21 airliners face regulatory hurdle
Opinion
Japan has role to play in bolstering Taiwan's defenses
Tokyo can help keep island's defenses well stocked and ready
Defense
Japan doubles defense tie-ups with private sector in drones, AI
Government expands joint R&D program with partners from Hitachi and NEC to startups
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Space One's Kairos rocket explodes just after liftoff in Japan
Company is investigating after midflight termination was automatically triggered
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan's IHI to open offices in U.K., Italy for next-generation fighter jet
Move marks first overseas step for Japanese companies involved in program
Defense
North Korean missiles developed with foreign help, Nikkei finds
Study shows China co-authored academic papers that may violate U.N. sanctions
Ukraine war
Ukrainian troops struggle on eastern battlefront
Soldiers resolved to continue fighting despite shortage of artillery shells
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan eyes export of stealth naval ship antennas to India
Possible sale comes as New Delhi aims to lower reliance on Russian arms
Defense
Japan and South Korea join France space force drills for first time
16 combat teams, including ones from NATO and EU, prepare for physical and cyberattacks
Opinion
Australia needs a new strategy to guide its defense planning
By establishing priorities, Canberra can better prioritize use of resources
Defense
U.S. seeks to revive idled shipyards with help of Japan, South Korea
Navy secretary visits Hyundai, Hanwha and Mitsubishi to invite investment