Japan to enable fighter jet and missile exports to 12 nations

[Viet]

India, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines among destinations​

Japan plans to ease regulations so it can export arms like F-2 fighter jets, which were jointly developed with the U.S., to certain countries. (Photo courtesy of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force)
Nikkei staff writersMay 27, 2022 18:08 JSTUpdated on May 27, 2022 19:43 JST

TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to allow exports of fighter jets, missiles and other arms to 12 countries, including India, Australia as well as some European and Southeast Asian nations, Nikkei has learned. Regulatory changes to allow for the exports could come by next March.

The government aims to enhance deterrence against China by cooperating with countries that have signed individual security agreements with Tokyo.

These countries include Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France and Italy.

In 2014, Japan established a principle regarding transfers of defense equipment and eased regulations that had prohibited its export. However, it still bans exports of lethal weapons.
The principle states that exports to countries that do not jointly develop arms with Japan are limited to equipment for rescue, transport, warning, surveillance and minesweeping missions.

However, the easing will be included in the government's policy on economic and fiscal management and reform, to be finalized in June. The principles will be revised after a National Security Strategy is formulated, which is scheduled to take place at the end of this year.

Japan is planning to develop new fighter jets and medium-range anti-aircraft missiles with the U.S. and the U.K.

Export customers will allow Japan's manufacturers to lower their production costs. This will also lower the Japanese government's procurement costs and lighten its financial burden.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, Asia's security environment has been growing increasingly severe. Government officials hope the spread of Japanese-made equipment to neighboring countries will deepen the country's security cooperation with likeminded countries.

Like Japan, Australia, India and some nations in Southeast Asia are wary of China's expanding military footprint. Japan intends to strengthen bonds with these countries by offering them arms that allow them to assume a stronger defensive posture.

After revising relevant policies, Japan has its sights set on exporting fighters and new sea-launched interceptor missiles. Southeast Asian countries are willing to buy low-priced fighters, and the U.S. and Europe are also marketing to the region to prevent the spread of Chinese-made fighter jets.

The Japanese government also plans to export equipment such as bulletproof vests and helmets to countries with which it does not sign individual security agreements. Tokyo has already provided these items to Ukraine.

Tokyo exported a warning and control radar to the Philippines under the only defense export contract since 2014, when the government eased regulations that had forbidden such sales.

Without measures to promote exports, Japan's shrinking defense industry could run into difficulties procuring parts for arms.

Still, concerns remain as Japan-made military equipment could be used in international conflicts. The government intends to frame the export plan by explaining that it is consistent with the constitution and related laws.

Japan to enable fighter jet and missile exports to 12 nations

India, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines among destinations

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[Mahabahu kaunteya]

India, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines among destinations​

Japan plans to ease regulations so it can export arms like F-2 fighter jets, which were jointly developed with the U.S., to certain countries. (Photo courtesy of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force)
Nikkei staff writersMay 27, 2022 18:08 JSTUpdated on May 27, 2022 19:43 JST

TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to allow exports of fighter jets, missiles and other arms to 12 countries, including India, Australia as well as some European and Southeast Asian nations, Nikkei has learned. Regulatory changes to allow for the exports could come by next March.

The government aims to enhance deterrence against China by cooperating with countries that have signed individual security agreements with Tokyo.

These countries include Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France and Italy.

In 2014, Japan established a principle regarding transfers of defense equipment and eased regulations that had prohibited its export. However, it still bans exports of lethal weapons.
The principle states that exports to countries that do not jointly develop arms with Japan are limited to equipment for rescue, transport, warning, surveillance and minesweeping missions.

However, the easing will be included in the government's policy on economic and fiscal management and reform, to be finalized in June. The principles will be revised after a National Security Strategy is formulated, which is scheduled to take place at the end of this year.

Japan is planning to develop new fighter jets and medium-range anti-aircraft missiles with the U.S. and the U.K.

Export customers will allow Japan's manufacturers to lower their production costs. This will also lower the Japanese government's procurement costs and lighten its financial burden.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, Asia's security environment has been growing increasingly severe. Government officials hope the spread of Japanese-made equipment to neighboring countries will deepen the country's security cooperation with likeminded countries.

Like Japan, Australia, India and some nations in Southeast Asia are wary of China's expanding military footprint. Japan intends to strengthen bonds with these countries by offering them arms that allow them to assume a stronger defensive posture.

After revising relevant policies, Japan has its sights set on exporting fighters and new sea-launched interceptor missiles. Southeast Asian countries are willing to buy low-priced fighters, and the U.S. and Europe are also marketing to the region to prevent the spread of Chinese-made fighter jets.

The Japanese government also plans to export equipment such as bulletproof vests and helmets to countries with which it does not sign individual security agreements. Tokyo has already provided these items to Ukraine.

Tokyo exported a warning and control radar to the Philippines under the only defense export contract since 2014, when the government eased regulations that had forbidden such sales.

Without measures to promote exports, Japan's shrinking defense industry could run into difficulties procuring parts for arms.

Still, concerns remain as Japan-made military equipment could be used in international conflicts. The government intends to frame the export plan by explaining that it is consistent with the constitution and related laws.

Japan to enable fighter jet and missile exports to 12 nations

India, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines among destinations

asia.nikkei.com

Yes japnese products are good, japnese oil is best i know

 

[vishwambhar]

We don't need fighter Jet from Japan our own Tejas is more than enough and can be offered to Japan too with TOT..... We are QUAD partners after all.... I would like to consider Japan submarines like Soryu or Taigei class though.....

 

[MH.Yang]

Remind that the Japanese F2 fighter is a clone of F16. And the cost is as high as 80million US dollars, which is 80million US dollars in 2000.

 

[Trango Towers]

We don't need fighter Jet from Japan our own Tejas is more than enough and can be offered to Japan too with TOT..... We are QUAD partners after all.... I would like to consider Japan submarines like Soryu or Taigei class though.....

That's made my day

 

[jhungary]

Remind that the Japanese F2 fighter is a clone of F16. And the cost is as high as 80million US dollars, which is 80million US dollars in 2000.

Saying F-2 Viper Zero is a clone is like saying J-10 is a clone F-16 because of IAI Lavi (itself is based on the F-16)

First of all, F-2 feature ASEA radar, no F-16 (other than Block 62+) does, then it's 25% bigger than F-16, its faster than F-16, having twice the combat Radius than F-16.

Those are two different aircraft, true that F-2 is "BASED" on F-16 design, but none of the engineering requirement is the same, in fact, 95% of Engineering drawing have to change to make F-2.

And finally, it wouldn't take a rocket scientist to know the relaxing of export control are more than just F-2 fighter jet, they are making their 5th Gen aircraft, that is probably the reason why they are relaxing on export control of military hardware now.

 

[mulj]

Altough good option and more then reliable product they have geopolitical problem, those potential sales will be attached to USA mood and policy which decrease atractivness of such airplanes.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Saying F-2 Viper Zero is a clone is like saying J-10 is a clone F-16 because of IAI Lavi (itself is based on the F-16)

Well it's like the Shenzhou and the Soyuz. They took the basic design and made some changes just so they wouldn't have to start from scratch.

Which one is which again?

 

[Suika]

These Japs are the Jews of Asia

Reportd.

 

[Maula Jatt]

We don't need fighter Jet from Japan our own Tejas is more than enough and can be offered to Japan too with TOT..... We are QUAD partners after all.... I would like to consider Japan submarines like Soryu or Taigei class though.....

Braaaah!.....

All I know about japs is they make good cars, smart people and are very cruel
so will probably make good weapons too

 

[flowerfan2020]

Saying F-2 Viper Zero is a clone is like saying J-10 is a clone F-16 because of IAI Lavi (itself is based on the F-16)

First of all, F-2 feature ASEA radar, no F-16 (other than Block 62+) does, then it's 25% bigger than F-16, its faster than F-16, having twice the combat Radius than F-16.

Those are two different aircraft, true that F-2 is "BASED" on F-16 design, but none of the engineering requirement is the same, in fact, 95% of Engineering drawing have to change to make F-2.

And finally, it wouldn't take a rocket scientist to know the relaxing of export control are more than just F-2 fighter jet, they are making their 5th Gen aircraft, that is probably the reason why they are relaxing on export control of military hardware now.

I don't care whatever you said but one thing I sure is Japan never able to sell any of their F-2, you want to bet?

 

[jhungary]

I don't care whatever you said but one thing I sure is Japan never able to sell any of their F-2, you want to bet?

Do they really need to? AESA technology and Japanese AIP tech was really advance, not just F-2 (Which was made in the 1990s), they are also in a way trying to make 5th gen jet on their own, those stuff are going to sell if they raise the limits for export control.

You wanna bet?

Well it's like the Shenzhou and the Soyuz. They took the basic design and made some changes just so they wouldn't have to start from scratch.

Which one is which again?

lol, god you love to get into the "Clone" argument with the Chinese.

 

[vishwambhar]

Braaaah!.....
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All I know about japs is they make good cars, smart people and are very cruel
so will probably make good weapons too

In video it seems you are already at a shock..... Imagine once japs are well versed with Indian Jet eco system after Tejas and allowed to be a part of AMCA...... I would like to see a further big reaction video.....

Anyways Japan submarines are seriously a game changers..... this is what India should consider and not jets...

 

[hirobo2]

Japanese product are the suck! Very high cost not even better (often worse) than Chinese products.

There was a time I used to prefer Japanese products over Chinese because of so-called perceived "better quality". Let me give you an example. Once upon a time I bought a USB HDD enclosure shipped from Japan for $50 USD. It had a cool green LED light band around the entire rim of the enclosure that looked futuristic! Alas it stopped working after 3 months. Compare simple USB SATA adapter from China for $3 USD. Been using THAT one for a few years now still working fine. 16:1 cost for a piece of junk that worked no more than 3 months. No thanks!

I also had a similar experience with RC helicopters. The Japanese one had a high cost of 6:1 over the Chinese one but couldn't even fly in the slightest wind! WTF! I had more than 10x the flght time on the Chinese copter that cost 1:6 times less!

 

[nope]

opportunity for Pakistan