Aerospace & Defense Industries
Palm-sized satellites, 3D-printed rockets herald new era in space
Number of satellites to triple to 30,000 -- and change life on the ground
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Politics
Japan's coast guard to expand fleet of reconnaissance drones
Trio of U.S.-built SeaGuardians will keep close eye on Japanese waters
Technology
South Korean army showcases drone-equipped future fighting force
Military plans to integrate advanced systems into all brigades by 2040
Companies
After bumper year, Mitsubishi Heavy faces split view on share outlook
Japanese company's stock surged in 2022 on geopolitical worries, nuclear restarts
Indo-Pacific
India, Japan boost defense ties with 1st joint fighter jet drills
Allies to go beyond naval, ground forces exercises as China flexes muscles
Startups
Japanese startup Space One plans first rocket launch in February
Smaller, low-cost delivery vehicles expected to ignite satellite industry
Taiwan tensions
U.S. approves potential sale of anti-tank systems to Taiwan for $180m
Island's defense ministry says the sale would help boost its 'asymmetric warfare' capacity
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan eyes JV and shared assembly for fighter with U.K., Italy
Prime contractor Mitsubishi believes single structure would be more efficient
Politics
Japan sacks MSDF captain over alleged state secret leak
Takashi Inoue accused of giving classified info to now-retired admiral
Aerospace & Defense Industries
U.K. plans to team up with Japan for space business: minister
Freeman eyes more tie-ups including debris removal in Indo-Pacific
Politics
Japan to triple defense R&D to bolster counterstrike capability
Draft budget earmarks $6.7bn with eye on domestic standoff missiles
Economy
Japan approves record 114tn yen budget with big defense outlay
Social security costs make up roughly a third of fiscal 2023 expenditures
South China Sea
Indonesia's new commander plans special South China Sea operation
Analysts skeptical how much incoming military chief can achieve in only a year
Business deals
South Korea's Hanwha inks $1.5bn deal to buy Daewoo Shipbuilding
Defense contractor looks to bolster naval and submarine businesses
Science
NASA's Orion capsule returns to Earth, capping Artemis I flight around moon
The return to Earth unfolded on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 17 moon landing in 1972
Aerospace & Defense Industries
China's COMAC delivers first C919 passenger plane
'Strategic aircraft' has not yet received safety certification beyond China
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan billionaire Maezawa picks K-pop star Top to join moon trip
DJ Steve Aoki also among crew members traveling by SpaceX rocket
International relations
Japan shuns U.S. to sign next-gen fighter plan with U.K., Italy
Nations launch Global Combat Air Program with eye on future exports
Opinion
Japan-U.K.-Italy fighter highlights advantages of 'minilateralism'
FCAS technology project gives partners more say in international security system
