Politics
F-35 crash likely caused by pilot 'disorientation,' Japan says
After two-month investigation, grounded fighters set to resume flights soon
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace & Defense
Japan's F-35 buildup snubs domestic jet engine builder IHI
US-made fighters leave no room for major Tokyo defense contractor
Cover Story
A Chinese military base in Southeast Asia? Some say it's inevitable
Beyond infrastructure wars, firepower still a measure of regional dominance
Companies
Mitsubishi to turn MRJ into cheaper, smaller 'Space Jet'
Project centers on redesigned 70-seat model, with US production on the table
International relations
Japan's defense industry still lacks bang overseas
Five years after lifting ban on arms exports, country has yet to ship any kit overseas
International relations
Crashed F-35A fighter jet located, US general says
Wreckage risked exposing military secrets if retrieved by China or Russia
Comment
US fears of China’s AI-armed military are well-founded
New Chinese weapons seen to upset balance of power in Asia-Pacific region
International relations
Modi hails India as a 'space superpower' after satellite kill
Missile test helps New Delhi boost defenses against Beijing
Business trends
China's space-startup boom fueled by government boost
Country looks to tap into growing commercial rocket and satellite sectors
Asia Insight
India and Japan awaken to risks of superpower space race
Fears for satellite security grow as US and China take confrontation into orbit
