Info from Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA)

Research & Development

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/houkoku.html

Defense Technology Symposium

2011

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/dts2011/downloadpage.html (2011)
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/10204250/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/research/dts2011/dts2011.files/abstract_firstday.pdf
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/10204250/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/research/dts2011/dts2011.files/abstract_secondday.pdf
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/10204250/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/research/dts2011/dts2011.files/abstract_short.pdf

2012

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/dts2012/outline.html (2012)
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/dts2012/tenji03.html

2013

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/dts2013/program.html#%E9%96%8B%E7%99%BA%E6%88%90%E6%9E%9C (2013)

2014

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/9494891/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/research/dts2014/dts2014summary01.pdf
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/9494891/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/research/dts2014/dts2014summary02.pdf
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/9494891/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/research/dts2014/dts2014summary03.pdf

2015

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2015/image/pdf/all.pdf (2015)
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2015/exhibition.html#Section02 (2015)
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2015/conference.html#Section01 (2015)

2016

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2016/image/poster_session_summary.pdf (2016)
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205392.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2016-11-19.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2016-11-21.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2016-11-25.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2016-06-20.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205278.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2016-06-21.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205282.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2016-06-26.html

2017

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2017/img/ats2017_summary.pdf (2017)
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205647.html

2018

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2018/img/ats2018_summary.pdf (2018)
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2018-11-13.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2018-11-14.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2018-11-21.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2018-11-25.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2018-12-04.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2018-12-08.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2018-12-09.html

2019

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/20760849.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/20795535.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2019/index.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22484690.html

2020

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2020/index.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26017360.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26041884.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26075090.html

2021

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/dts2021/index.html

Press Data

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/houdou.html

TDRI contents

• https://news.militaryblog.jp/search.php?csrf=754118d7e25c340246d7d9af36d62baaa4b33a81&search=%E9%98%B2%E8%A1%9B%E7%9C%81%E6%8A%80%E8%A1%93%E7%A0%94%E7%A9%B6%E6%9C%AC%E9%83%A8
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/data/info/old_trdi/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/9515002/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/news/backnumber.html (news update 10/1/2015)
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/10213910/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/research/index.html (R&D 11/1/2016)
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/10213910/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/en/data/chuchoki_en.html (Medium-to-long term outlook English)
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/10213910/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/en/data/pdf/chuchoki_en.pdf (Medium-to-long term outlook English)
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/10213910/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/data/chuchoki.html (Medium-to-long term Japanese)

Other

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25642730.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25649498.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25664547.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25667699.html

Japan coast guard budget

• https://www.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/soubi-yosan/yosan/kaihoyosan.html

Info from Japan Ministry of Defense (MOD)

Policy Evaluation

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/index.html

2001

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/chukan/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/jigo/index.html

2002

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/14/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/14/chukan/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/14/jigo/index.html

2003

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/15/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/15/jigo/index.html

2004

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/16/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/16/chukan/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/16/jigo/index.html

2005

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/17/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/17/cyukan/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/17/jigo/index.html

2006

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/cyukan/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jigo/index.html

2007

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/19/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/19/cyukan/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/19/jigo/index.html

2008

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/20/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/20/cyukan/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/20/jigo/index.html

2009

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11488652/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jigo/index.html

2010

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/cyukan/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/jigo/index.html

2011

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/cyukan/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jigo/index.html

2012

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jizen/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jigo/index.html

2013

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/25/jizen.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/25/jigo/index.html

2014

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/26/jizen.html

2015

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/27/jizen.html

2016

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/28/jizen.html

2017

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/29/jizen.html

2018

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/30/jizen.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/30/jigo.html

2019

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/31/jizen.html

2020

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/2020/jizen.html

2021

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/2021/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/2021/jigo.html

Press Data

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/press/index.html

Medium-Term Defense Program

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/agenda/guideline/index.html

Budget execution

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/yosan_shikko/index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/yosan_shikko/2013-2017.html (2016, Technical data on land equipment, etc.)

Administrative business review

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/rev_suishin/index.html

2010

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h22/review_h22.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h22/review_sheet.html

2011

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h23/review_h23.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h23/reviewsheet_list01.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h23/reviewsheet_addlist.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h23/24_preview.html

2012

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h24/review_h24.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h24/reviewsheet_addlist.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h24/reviewsheet_25list.html

2013

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/review_h25.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h25_res/reviewsheet_list07.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h25_res/reviewsheet_list16.html

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11346747/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h25_res/reviewsheet_26list02.html

2014

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/review_h26.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h26_res/reviewsheet_list06.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h26_res/reviewsheet_list17.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11502835/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h26_res/reviewsheet_27list06.html

2015

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11533346/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/review_h27.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11533346/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h27_res/reviewsheet_list47.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11533346/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h27_res/reviewsheet_list55.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11533346/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h27_res/h28_reviewsheet_list05.html

2016

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/rev_suishin/h28_res/h27past_index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11623291/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h28_res/h28current_index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11623291/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h28_res/h29next_index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11623291/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h28/29_gaisan_hanei.html

2017

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11533346/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h29_res/h30next_index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11533346/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h29_res/h29current_index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/rev_suishin/h29_res/h28past_index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11623291/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h29/30_gaisan_hanei.html

2018

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/rev_suishin/h30_res/h29past_index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11623291/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h30_res/h30current_index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11623291/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h30_res/h31next_index.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11623291/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h30/31_gaisan_hanei.html

2019

• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h31/rev_fin_h31.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11591426/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h31/rev_fin_r02.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/rev_suishin/h31/rev_fin_h30.html

2020

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/rev_suishin/r02/rev_fin_r01.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/rev_suishin/r02/rev_fin_r02.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/rev_suishin/r02/rev_fin_r03.html

Other references

MHI library

• https://www.mhi.com/finance/library/business

MADEX and ADEX 2019 (South Korea)

• https://www.navalnews.com/category/event-news/madex-2019/
• https://www.navalnews.com/page/2/?s=ADEX+2019

DSEI Japan

• https://www.dsei-japan.com/welcome
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/dsei-japan-2023/2023/03/video-day-1-at-dsei-japan-2023/
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/dsei-japan-2023/2023/03/video-day-2-at-dsei-japan-2023/
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/dsei-japan-2023/2023/03/video-day-3-at-dsei-japan-2023/

MADEX 2021

• https://www.navalnews.com/category/event-news/madex-2021/

MADEX 2023

• https://www.navalnews.com/category/event-news/madex-2023/

Other

• https://grandfleet.info/category/japan-related/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/07/video-japans-latest-and-future-naval-defense-equipment/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/data/info/ny_gifu/ippan.html
• https://business.nikkei.com/atcl/NBD/19/depth/01181/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/09/japans-2022-defense-budget-an-overview-of-the-new-naval-programs/

DDG(X)

• https://fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL32109.pdf
• https://news.usni.org/2021/02/03/constellation-frigate-ddgx-programs-mark-start-of-surface-ship-renaissance
• https://news.usni.org/2021/01/14/overview-of-future-large-surface-combatant-ddg-next-program
• https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/us-navy%E2%80%99s-large-surface-combatant-programme-project-search-clear-rationale
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2020/10/13/the-us-navy-is-eyeing-a-next-generation-destroyer-from-a-new-design/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/meet-ddg-next-smaller-heavily-armed-naval-destroyer-182355
• https://www.executivegov.com/2021/06/navy-creates-office-to-manage-next-generation-destroyer-program/
• https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/details?prodcode=IF11679
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2020/12/23/congress-guts-funding-for-cruiser-replacements/
• https://news.usni.org/2021/06/02/navy-wants-110m-in-fy-22-rd-funds-to-develop-next-generation-destroyer-submarine
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/06/08/memo-navy-will-have-to-pick-between-its-future-destroyer-fighter-and-sub-in-fiscal-2023-planning/
• https://breakingdefense.com/2021/01/the-navys-next-destroyer-will-ensure-no-target-is-out-of-range/
• https://seapowermagazine.org/cno-defines-future-large-surface-combatant-as-ddg-next/
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/22pres/DON_Press_Brief.pdf
• https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/Documents/defbudget/FY2022/FY2022_Budget_Request_Overview_Book.pdf
• (more budget information) https://comptroller.defense.gov/Budget-Materials/ and https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Pages/Fiscal-Year-2022.aspx
• https://www.defenseone.com/business/2021/07/shipbuilder-warns-layoffs-if-biden-doesnt-buy-more-destroyers/183636/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenthompson/2021/07/01/naval-shipbuilder-bath-iron-works-has-survived-many-setbacks-the-next-time-could-be-different/?sh=5785fdd829d6
• https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2021/07/naval-brief-del-toro-hearing-shipbuilder-layoffs-carrier-retrofit-and-more/183793/
• https://news.usni.org/2021/07/27/hasc-seapower-mark-adds-second-destroyer-paves-way-for-cruiser-decommissionings
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/rip-cruisers-ticonderoga-class-retirement-recipe-naval-disaster-190759
• https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-rep-golden-secures-amendment-for-new-contract-for-destroyers-to-be-built-at-biw
• https://armedservices.house.gov/press-releases?ID=75E3B9A2-7F97-4AFF-86B5-12BC7A92222A
• https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/navy-league/2021/08/04/navy-willing-to-pay-more-for-more-maintainable-ships/
• https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/10/2002549918/-1/-1/1/SHIPBUILDING%20PLAN%20DEC%2020_NAVY_OSD_OMB_FINAL.PDF
• https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57091
• https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57161
• https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Team-Ships/PEO-Ships/DDG-X/
• https://www.defensedaily.com/senators-skeptical-of-ddgx-and-unmanned-vessel-development-speed/navy-usmc/
• https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11679
• https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2021/12/06/bath-iron-works-plays-catch-up-on-ship-delivery-after-years-of-upheaval/
• https://sgp.fas.org/crs/weapons/RL32109.pdf
• https://www.defensedaily.com/navy-reveals-ddgx-concept-set-to-accommodate-lasers-and-hypersonic-missiles/navy-usmc/
• https://breakingdefense.com/2022/01/navy-unveils-latest-concept-for-future-destroyer-ddgx/
• https://news.usni.org/2022/01/12/navy-unveils-next-generation-ddgx-warship-concept-with-hypersonic-missiles-lasers
• https://grandfleet.info/us-related/arleigh-burke-class-orthodox-successor-u-s-navy-announces-next-destroyer-ddg-x/

Cruiser

• https://thediplomat.com/2020/10/the-us-navys-next-large-surface-combatant/
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2020/02/13/the-us-navy-is-looking-to-get-serious-about-a-next-generation-large-surface-combatant/
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2020/10/13/the-us-navy-is-eyeing-a-next-generation-destroyer-from-a-new-design/
• https://news.usni.org/2021/04/05/navy-struggling-to-modernize-aging-cruiser-fleet-as-tight-budgets-push-pentagon-to-shed-legacy-platforms
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2020/06/25/congress-aims-to-strip-funding-for-the-us-navys-next-generation-large-surface-combatant/
• https://www.cbo.gov/publication/56947

Integrated Power System/Future Surface Combatant/ Large Surface Combatant/ DDG(X) program

Key words (Project no. 2196 (Design, Tools, Plans and Concepts), 0411 (DDG(X) Concept Development), 2471 (Integrated Power Systems, before year 2000, labeled as no.S1314))

• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/98pres/rdten/RDTEN_BA_4_BOOK.pdf (1998, p. 348 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/99pres/rdten/RDTEN_BA_4_BOOK.pdf (1999, p. 306 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/00pres/rdten/RDTEN_BA_4_book.PDF (2000, p. 188 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/01pres/rdten/RDTEN_BA_4_book.PDF (2001, p. 167 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/02pres/rdten/RDTEN_BA_4_book.PDF (2002, p. 194 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/03pres/rdten/RDTEN_BA_4_book.pdf (2003, p. 182 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/04pres/rdten/RDTEN_BA_4_BOOK.pdf (2004, p. 291 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/05pres/rdten/RDTEN_BA_4_BOOK.pdf (2005, p. 292 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/06pres/rdten/RDTEN_BA4_BOOK.pdf (2006, p. 356 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/07pres/rdten/RDTEN_BA4_BOOK.pdf (2007, p. 302 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/08pres/rdten/RDTEN_BA4_BOOK.pdf (2008, p. 256 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/09pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2009, p. 250 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/10pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2010, p. 264 (search))
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/11pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2011, p. 323)
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/12Pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2012, p. 401)
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/13pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2013, p. 387)
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/14pres/RDTEN_BA4_BOOK.pdf (2014, p. 401)
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/15pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2015, p. 289)
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/16pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2016, p. 469)
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/17pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2017, p. 473)
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/18pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2018, p. 326, 377)
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/19pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2019, p. 431, 497)
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/20pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2020, p. 444-445, 483, 486)
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/21pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2021, p. 456, 511, 518)
• https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/Documents/22pres/RDTEN_BA4_Book.pdf (2022, p. 407, 409, 471, 479, 512)

30DX Frigate

Info & picture of 30DX model

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/pinup/pinup290809.pdf
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/21085322.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205916.html
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/3900%E3%83%88%E3%83%B3%E5%9E%8B%E8%AD%B7%E8%A1%9B%E8%89%A6
• https://www.mhi.com/finance/library/business/pdf/idss2015.pdf
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/sna-2020/2020/01/sna-2020-fujitsu-unveils-collaborative-table-for-japans-aegis-ships-aegis-ashore/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2018-12-09.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/09/30ffm-japans-next-generation-frigate-taking-shape-at-two-shipyards/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205465.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/agenda/meeting/materials/bouei_gijutsu/sonota/pdf/sonota_06_a.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/rdb/chushi/030_kouhou/010_kouhousi/kouhou46.pdf
• http://www.mdc.idv.tw/mdc/navy/jmsdf/dex.htm
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a27631180/star-trek-frigate/
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/sna-2020/2020/01/sna-2020-fujitsu-unveils-collaborative-table-for-japans-aegis-ships-aegis-ashore/
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/mast-asia-2019/2019/06/mast-asia-thales-pitching-artemis-irst-for-jmsdf-30ffm-baseline-2/
• https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htsurf/articles/20201221.aspx
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japans-mhi-launches-second-3900-tonne-class-multirole-frigate-for-jmsdf
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/us-media-mogami-class-escort-ship-succeeds-in-achieving-both-flexibility-and-attack-power-in-lcs-size/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/08/japans-new-30ffm-frigate-for-jmsdf-kumano-%E3%80%8C%E3%81%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%81%AE%E3%80%8Dstarts-sea-trials/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/pliant-predators-mogami-class-takes-on-a-minesweeper-profile

Partners

• http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2017/august-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/5480-japan-s-atla-selected-mhi-mitsui-to-build-30dx-surface-combatant-for-jmsdf.html

Variants

• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/pacific-2019/2019/10/pacific-2019-mhi-unveils-opv-ddg-designs-based-on-future-jmsdf-frigate/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2019-more-details-emerge-about-japans-new-multi-mission-frigates
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2020/09/07/japans-got-leftover-high-tech-radars-why-not-stick-them-on-a-frigate/#7b9cc1f514ce
• https://alert5.com/2020/09/05/japan-leaning-towards-building-frigate-based-missile-ship-to-host-bmd-interceptors/#more-84421
• http://alert5.com/2020/08/27/japans-national-security-council-proposal-on-aegis-ashore-alternatives/#more-84227
• https://ameblo.jp/satomasahisa/entry-12620345131.html
• https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2020090300948&g=pol
• https://weibo.com/1989534434/Ji3gWtCzA?type=comment#_rnd1599873464479
• http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13714585
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/05/japan-is-looking-for-a-new-class-of-ffm-frigates/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/08/japans-mod-awards-contract-for-new-ffm-vessels/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/11/japan-to-procure-12-new-ffm-in-just-5-years/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/pinup/pinup050825.pdf
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-selects-larger-frigate-type-for-mogami-classs-successor

Export

• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/11/05/national/msdf-destroyer-indonesia/
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/japanese-government-plans-to-export-escort-vessels-to-indonesia/
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/japan-is-promoting-the-export-of-eight-escort-vessels-to-indonesia/
• https://jp.sputniknews.com/politics/202011057910891/
• https://n-seikei.jp/2020/11/post-71356.html
• https://vn.sputniknews.com/press/202011059679906-nhat-ban-dang-dam-phan-voi-indonesia-de-ban-tau-chien-cho-nuoc-nay/
• https://www.postguam.com/the_globe/philippines_asia/japan-plans-first-export-of-destroyers/article_47df68ae-1fd8-11eb-ad9e-0b9fa6e00650.html
• https://www.tribunnews.com/internasional/2020/11/05/indonesia-akan-membeli-4-unit-kapal-pengawal-dari-jepang-setelah-transfer-teknologi
• https://www.sohu.com/a/429666531_162758
• https://www.reuters.com/article/japan-southeastasia-indonesia/indonesia-japan-seek-stronger-security-economic-ties-in-chinas-shadow-idUSKBN2751GE
• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-24/japan-vietnam-indonesia-suga-visits-defence-deal-south-east-asia/12803574?nw=0
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indonesia-shortlists-four-options-in-follow-on-to-sigma-10514-frigates
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/03/57f983dc7f10-japan-to-reach-deal-with-indonesia-on-defense-equipment-exports.html
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2021/03/30/japan-indonesia-sign-arms-transfer-pact-amid-china-concerns/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-indonesia-sign-defence-trade-deal_16606
• https://thediplomat.com/2021/04/japan-could-deliver-8-cutting-edge-frigates-to-indonesia/
• https://asiatimes.com/2021/04/indonesia-japan-on-verge-of-record-gunboat-deal/
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2021/06/10/indonesia-orders-six-fremm-frigates-from-fincantieri/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indonesia-selects-fremm-design-for-frigate-programme-but-questions-remain-over-funding
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/06/fincantieri-signed-a-contract-to-provide-8-frigates-to-indonesia/
• https://thediplomat.com/2021/06/indonesia-clinches-deal-for-8-italian-made-frigates/
• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/new-move-to-export-escort-vessels-to-indonesia-will-both-countries-discuss-contract-process/

Antenna

• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/10/15/national/india-stealth-antennas/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/10/928878c248f3-japan-to-export-india-stealth-antennas-equipped-on-new-destroyer.html
• https://www.indrastra.com/2022/10/japan-to-export-to-india-stealthy.html

Launch

• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/maritime-self-defense-force-30ffm-launched-on-19th/
• http://www.jwing.net/news/32001
• https://funeco.jp/news/jmsdf-ffm2-launch-ceremony-20201119/
• https://trafficnews.jp/post/102022
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/11/japans-mitsui-es-launches-kumano-%E3%80%8C%E3%81%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%81%AE%E3%80%8D-new-30ffm-frigate-for-jmsdf/
• https://defence-blog.com/news/japan-launches-new-kumano-multi-function-frigate.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mitsui-es-launches-first-3900-tonne-class-multirole-frigate-for-jmsdf
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/24828641.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/10/japans-first-ffm-frigate-for-jmsdf-mogami-%e3%82%82%e3%81%8c%e3%81%bfstarted-sea-trials/

Mitsubishi X-2

Design

• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-2_(%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E6%A9%9F%E3%83%BB%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC)
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/20/jizen/index.html
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SgZt56BSRBn2ED2OTmQ3rfnJ_58dtCN/view
• https://www.ssri-j.com/MediaReport/JPN/ATDX_200x.html

F-X (Japan)

Design

• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/meet-mitsubishi-f-3-japans-6th-generation-fighter-jet-52277
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/japans-new-stealth-fighter-hybrid-mix-f-22-and-f-35-53962
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/26389/Japan_s_F_X_Stealth_Fighter_to_Rival_US__F_22
• https://communalnews.com/japans-future-f-3-fighter-jet-leaked/
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AC%A1%E6%9C%9F%E6%88%A6%E9%97%98%E6%A9%9F_(F-2%E5%BE%8C%E7%B6%99%E6%A9%9F)#%E5%8B%95%E5%8A%9B
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/en/kousouken.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/gaibuhyouka/gaiyo-bunya.html
• http://www.jwing.net/news/29879
• http://tokyoexpress.info/2016/10/19/%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac%e3%81%ae%e6%ac%a1%e6%9c%9f%e6%88%a6%e9%97%98%e6%a9%9ff-3%e3%81%ae%e9%96%8b%e7%99%ba%e6%a7%8b%e6%83%b3%e5%9b%ba%e3%81%be%e3%82%8b/

Radar

• https://defence-blog.com/news/japan-discloses-further-details-of-next-generation-fighter-aircraft.html
• https://www.iza.ne.jp/kiji/politics/news/190108/plt19010809200001-n1.html
• http://hitomaru10.livedoor.blog/archives/18290851.html
• http://tokyoexpress.info/2018/12/18/%E9%98%B2%E8%A1%9B%E8%A3%85%E5%82%99%E5%BA%81%E3%80%81%E6%96%B0%E6%88%A6%E9%97%98%E6%A9%9F%E3%80%8Cf-3%E3%80%8D%E7%94%A8aesa%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC%E3%82%92%E5%85%AC%E9%96%8B/

RCS and GaN

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/dts2011/downloadpage.html

Engines

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/dts2012/outline.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2015/image/pdf/all.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2015/conference.html#Section01
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2015/image/pdf/o2-8.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2016/image/poster_session_summary.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/ats2018/img/ats2018_summary.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/26/pdf/jizen_04_honbun.pdf
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/XF9_(%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B8%E3%83%B3)
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/the-japanese-government-makes-final-adjustments-to-jointly-develop-the-engine-and-part-of-the-next-fighter-aircraft-with-the-united-kingdom/
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2021/12/22/britain-and-japan-join-forces-on-next-generation-fighter-engine/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/uk-and-japan-agree-future-fighter-engine-development
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/12/22/uk-japan-f-x-engine/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43625/united-kingdom-details-plans-to-build-future-fighter-jet-engine-with-japan

Plasma stealth

• http://www.jwing.net/news/10531

100 fighters

• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-defence-jets-idUSKCN0ZF2Z8
• https://www.popsci.com/japans-air-force-wants-100-stealth-fighters-in-2030s/

Development

• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/japan-says-no-to-american-and-british-designs-will-develop-sixth-generation-fighter-on-its-own
• https://eurasiantimes.com/japans-indigenous-f-3-stealth-fighter-jet-to-check-chinese-dominance-in-east-asia/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-aiming-to-start-production-of-new-fighter-aircraft-in-fy-2031
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-confirms-single-prime-contractor-for-f-x
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-widens-foreign-access-to-f-x-fighter-project_11828
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/press/news/2020/08/25b.pdf
• https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO63289130R00C20A9PP8000/
• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/april/6118-japan-plans-to-develop-its-own-stealth-fighter.html
• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/july/6416-japan-plans-to-start-mass-production-of-new-local-made-stealth-fighter-aircraft-in-2031.html
• https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3108627/chinas-military-modernisation-has-pushed-japan-develop-its-own
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4054836
• https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/breakingnews/3352700
• https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/201114/plt2011140007-n1.html
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/12/02/national/japan-u-s-britain-developing-next-fighter-jet/
• https://atlanticsentinel.com/2020/11/japans-f-35-struggles-have-helped-inspire-domestic-fighter-program/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japans-ihi-outlines-fighter-engine-opportunities
• https://thetaiwantimes.com/japans-next-generation-fighter-to-be-a-trilateral-affair/7702
• https://www.reuters.com/article/japan-defence-jetfighter/lockheed-martin-to-join-japans-new-fighter-jet-program-nikkei-idUSKBN28L18N
• https://eurasiantimes.com/lockheed-martin-mitsubishi-to-jointly-build-next-generation-f-x-fighter-jet-for-japan/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25046457.html
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/f-x-japans-plan-stealth-6th-generation-fighter-jet-174045
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-selects-lockheed-martin-to-support-mhi-in-developing-next-generation-fighter-aircraft
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a34979905/japan-new-fighter-jet-features/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-looks-to-enhance-f-x-industrial-efficiencies-through-incentives_14642
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/press/news/2020/12/18a.pdf
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205129.html
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense/Kawasaki-Heavy-and-NEC-to-join-Japan-fighter-jet-program
• https://eurasiantimes.com/two-more-japanese-firms-join-the-countrys-f-x-next-gen-fighter-jet-program-reports/
• https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/japan-going-ahead-with-godzilla-fighter-jet/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25874205.html
• https://www.ssri-j.com/MediaReport/JPN/ATDX_200x.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/defense/nextfighter/index.html
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29019/Interoperability_with_U_S__will_be_Key_Feature_of_Japan_s_F_X_Fighter_Jet
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-reveals-digital-development-plan-for-f-x-fighter
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/japan-considers-integration-of-domestic-long-range-air-to-ship-missiles-with-f-2/
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/japan-collaboratively-develops-engine-for-next-generation-fighter-f-x-with-britain/
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/uk-japan-defense-ministers-will-meet-and-discuss-f-x-engine-development/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-uk-discuss-partnership-on-fighter-jet-engines
• https://grandfleet.info/european-region/uk-ministry-of-defense-approves-engine-technology-development-and-development-with-japan/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-uk-pledge-accelerated-talks-toward-engine-collaboration_19119
• https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/dsei/2021/09/15/japan-could-become-partner-nation-on-uk-led-future-fighter-effort-says-program-director/
• https://grandfleet.info/european-region/bae-systems-is-also-discussing-japans-participation-in-the-tempest-program-as-a-partner/

Mitsubishi

• https://starexponent.com/news/world/japan-picks-mitsubishi-heavy-to-develop-own-stealth-fighter/article_bc54974d-faf6-58cd-95a1-ad9076e99ab4.html
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-defence-jetfighter/japan-picks-mitsubishi-heavy-to-lead-development-of-new-stealth-jet-fighter-idUSKBN27F0B2
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37369/its-official-a-foreign-company-will-help-mitsubishi-build-japans-next-fighter
• https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2020/10/30/japan-names-contractor-to-build-its-future-fighter-jet/
• https://greensboro.com/news/world/japan-picks-mitsubishi-heavy-to-develop-own-stealth-fighter/article_919caaaf-bc2a-59f7-9cf8-f63a4c3ea085.html
• https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/10/30/japan-picks-mitsubishi-heavy-develop-own-stealth-fighter.html
• https://apnews.com/article/japan-mitsubishi-stealth-fighter-e29eb732826af3270b760ff578990311
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a34553363/japan-new-fighter-jet/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/japan-wants-new-stealth-fighter-fly-f-35-171769
• https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/46278
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/28252/Japan_Picks_Mitsubishi_to_build_F_2_Replacement_Jet
• https://eurasiantimes.com/us-defense-giants-lockheed-northrop-to-compete-againt-boeing-to-co-develop-japans-6th-gen-fighter-aircraft/
• https://eurasiantimes.com/mitsubishi-to-lead-japans-next-gen-stealth-fighter-jet-to-partner-us-lockheed-martin-or-british-bae-systems/
• https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2020/11/05/BAE-proposes-support-package-for-Japans-next-generation-F-X-fighter/7561604608553/
• https://www.pesmedia.com/f-x-japan-tempest-fighter-jet-04112020/

Problems

• https://www.csis.org/analysis/japans-f-2-fighter-replacement-program-and-politics-alliance-management
• http://compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com/2016/02/tokyos-first-ever-homemade-stealth-jet-features-composites/
• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/japan-is-planning-to-market-is-upcoming-sixth-generation-fighter-jet-for-export
• https://thediplomat.com/2018/03/japan-denies-scrapping-5th-generation-stealth-fighter-program/
• https://www.overtdefense.com/2020/04/23/japan-to-develop-6th-generation-fighter-with-us-help/
• https://newswitch.jp/p/23682

Other

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/21281958.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/20053170.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22183929.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22040862.html
• https://theaviationgeekclub.com/japan-would-like-to-export-f-x-fighter-to-offset-development-costs/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/sorry-f-35-japan-develop-sixth-generation-fighter-its-own-145887
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/04/speaking-softly-japan-finds-its-voice-on-the-next-generation-fighter/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22630624.html
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/beyond-f-22-or-f-35-meet-japans-f-3-6th-generation-stealth-fighter-150526
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-confirms-single-prime-contractor-for-f-x
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-widens-foreign-access-to-f-x-fighter-project_11828

XF-9

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25324344.html

DMU

• http://tokyoexpress.info/2016/10/19/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E6%AC%A1%E6%9C%9F%E6%88%A6%E9%97%98%E6%A9%9Ff-3%E3%81%AE%E9%96%8B%E7%99%BA%E6%A7%8B%E6%83%B3%E5%9B%BA%E3%81%BE%E3%82%8B/
• http://tokyoexpress.info/2016/12/15/%E6%A4%9C%E8%A8%8E%E4%B8%AD%E3%81%AE%E5%9B%BD%E7%94%A3%E6%AC%A1%E4%B8%96%E4%BB%A3%E6%88%A6%E9%97%98%E6%A9%9F%E3%80%8Cf-3%E3%80%8D%E3%81%AF%E7%B1%B3%E7%A9%BA%E8%BB%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%80%8Cf-22%E3%80%8D/
• https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/japanese-next-generation-fighter-study-aka-i3-f-3.11566/
• https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/japanese-next-generation-fighter-study-aka-i3-f-3.11566/page-9
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/18KyeML8SH4zaTg1mp9-KrUGX0VFIRW8O/view
• http://hitomaru10.livedoor.blog/?p=2

UK-Japan sensor

• https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/02/15/new-warplane-sensor-team-boosts-uk-japan-defense-agenda/
• https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-japan-to-work-together-on-world-leading-fighter-jet-sensor
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/uk-and-japan-to-jointly-develop-jaguar-sensor-system
• https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/02/jaguar-project-japan-and-uk-to-develop-new-sensor-technology/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/farnborough-2022-uk-japan-firms-agree-on-combat-sensor-concept-for-fcasf-x

UK-Italy-Japan cooperation

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-in-talks-with-bae-on-development-of-f-x-fighter
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/double-trouble-for-worlds-biggest-defense-firm-as-japan/
• https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/05/japans-new-stealth-fighter-no-help-from-america/
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/uk-ministry-of-defense-announces-joint-research-with-japan-on-world-class-fighter-sensors/
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/the-air-self-defense-forces-next-fighter-f-x-will-be-jointly-developed-by-the-uk-and-japan-aiming-for-a-formal-agreement-by-the-end-of-the-year
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/the-united-states-was-reluctant-to-explain-why-japan-switched-the-next-fighter-to-japanese-english-development/
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/britain-to-participate-in-the-development-of-japans-next-fighter-the-aim-is-not-japanese-technology-but-funding/
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-britain-japan-aim-merge-131351875.html
• https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/07/uk-and-japan-want-to-merge-tempest-and-f-x-fighter-programs/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-working-on-f-x-fighter-jet-programme-amid-pending-deal-with-uk-on-fcas
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2022/9/2/uk-fighter-program-edges-closer-to-runway
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/09/22/italy-air-force-chief-heads-to-japan-to-talk-next-gen-fighter-jets/
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2022-02-16/growing-links-between-japans-f-x-and-anglo-italian-tempest
• https://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/8368/
• https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/japan-britain-italy-announce-joint-fighter-project-early-next-week-sources-2022-12-02/
• https://www.ft.com/content/a013530d-82f9-4a89-b5cf-5d76032d8c47
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-nears-deal-to-develop-next-generation-fighter-with-U.K.-Italy
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/12/09/move-over-tempest-japan-pact-takes-uk-italy-fighter-plan-global/
• https://news.usni.org/2022/12/09/japan-italy-u-k-enter-collaboration-to-develop-next-generation-fighter

COGLAG (COmbined Gas turbine eLectric And Gas turbine)

• https://2n.mit.edu/sites/default/files/documents/DDG51%20COGLAG.09.pdf
• https://books.google.com/books?id=BY4TDgAAQBAJ&pg=PA118&lpg=PA118&dq=COGLAG+propulsion&source=bl&ots=LGxSrtfJev&sig=ACfU3U1Z1qVpu_UH4E9MKMkmQsJC2SZDAg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjL27rgiaHkAhVsTd8KHVMdDhIQ6AEwEnoECAkQAQ#v=onepage&q=COGLAG%20propulsion&f=false
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%81%82%E3%81%95%E3%81%B2%E5%9E%8B%E8%AD%B7%E8%A1%9B%E8%89%A6_(2%E4%BB%A3)
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/COGLAG
• https://ssl.bsk-z.or.jp/kenkyucenter/pdf/30%E2%91%A2HPCOGLAG.pdf
• http://harukaze.tokyo/2021/02/15/cogag/
• http://www.pcpulab.mydns.jp/main/goeikan.htm
• https://ja.autodziadek.pl/1876520/1/coglag.html
• https://ssl.bsk-z.or.jp/kakusyu/pdf/25.9shutokukennkyuu.pdf
• https://shipshub.com/combined-propulsion/coglag.html

29SS submarine

• http://gentleseas.blogspot.com/2017/06/japanese-submarine-developments-continue.html
• https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=19245896&postID=6565397125759608028&bpli=1
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/stealth-suprise-japans-new-submarine-game-changer-65611
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a28184939/29ss-japan-submarine/
• https://www.janes.com/article/89694/mhi-commences-construction-of-new-submarine-class-for-jmsdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/souhon/supply/jisseki/choutatsuyotei.html
• http://www.hisutton.com/JMSDF_Future_Submarine.html
• https://matome.naver.jp/odai/2147176629872626701
• https://grandfleet.info/military-trivia/japanese_submarine_new_3000/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/e/d_budget/pdf/290328.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/e/d_budget/pdf/300329.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/e/d_budget/pdf/190510b.pdf
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205889.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/19082692.html
• https://www.janes.com/article/92647/dsei-japan-2019-khi-building-second-3-000-tonne-submarine-for-jmsdf
• https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/submersibles-naval/kawasaki-starts-building-second-29ss-class-sub-for-jmsdf/
• https://ausa.inloop.com/en/article/129930/dsei-japan-2019-khi-building-second-3-000-tonne-submarine-for-jmsdf
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205325.html
• https://funeco.jp/news/jmsdf-ss-513-launch-ceremony-20201014/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/release/202010/20201006.pdf
• https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/new-supersonic-anti-ship-missile-tipped-for-japanese-fighters.548240/

Taigei-class

• https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2020101400564
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/10/c3e43072e5c1-japans-new-submarine-unveiled-amid-chinas-assertiveness.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mhi-launches-first-of-new-class-of-submarines-for-jmsdf-equipped-with-lithium-ion-batteries
• https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/japan-unveils-new-submarine-amid-tension-with-china/2005783
• https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2020101400564/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37083/japan-just-launched-its-first-big-whale-lithium-ion-battery-powered-submarine
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/october/9107-japan-launches-its-first-taigei-class-diesel-electric-attack-submarine-for-japanese-navy.html
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2020/10/14/japan-launches-first-of-its-new-class-of-submarines/
• https://www.naval-technology.com/news/japan-submarine-taigei-mhi-kobe-shipyard/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/WarshipPorn/comments/jb409i/launch_of_the_latest_submarine_taigei_%E3%81%9F%E3%81%84%E3%81%92%E3%81%84_for/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/10/mhi-just-launched-the-first-of-the-new-taigei-class-submarines-for-jmsdf/
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a34428531/japan-new-submarine-lithium-ion-batteries/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/24501675.html
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/28072/Japan_Floats_New____Taigei____Class_Submarine_with_Stealth_Features
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/japan-launches-submarine-taigei/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/taigei-class-why-japan%E2%80%99s-new-submarines-are-something-special-170774
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/24947815.html
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/meet-japan%E2%80%99s-stealthy-taigei-class-diesel-electric-submarines-176190
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2021/10/14/japan-launches-second-taigei-class-submarine-hakugei/

Awaji-class Ocean Minesweeper

• https://www.mod.go.jp/e/d_budget/pdf/250516.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/e/d_budget/pdf/260130.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/e/d_budget/pdf/290328.pdf
• http://www.navypedia.org/ships/japan/jap_ms_awaji.htm
• https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/japan-defence-forum.316803/page-111
• https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/awaji-class-minesweepers/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jizen/index.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-marine-united-launches-third-awaji-class-minesweeper
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%81%82%E3%82%8F%E3%81%98%E5%9E%8B%E6%8E%83%E6%B5%B7%E8%89%A6
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/12/jmu-launched-the-third-awaji-class-minesweeper-for-jmsdf/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-commissions-third-awaji-class-minesweeper

Enoshima-class Coastal Minesweeper

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/dts2011/dts2011.files/low_pdf/R2-3.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/dts2012/R4-4p.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/dts2012/P-1p.pdf
• https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/456067-jmsdf-enoshima-class-minesweeper-js-hatsushima-msc-606/
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%81%88%E3%81%AE%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E5%9E%8B%E6%8E%83%E6%B5%B7%E8%89%87

Sumitomo LMG

Development

• https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/cd85ddc92658a9f48123934410e65121325c1204?page=1
• https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/premium-sumitomo-withdraws-japanese-machine-gun-te/
• https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/422914
• https://newswitch.jp/p/26852
• https://japan-indepth.jp/?p=58964
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/05/97721a9ca160-japan-warns-sumitomo-after-sdf-weapon-blueprints-leaked-to-china.html
• https://www.sankeibiz.jp/business/news/210520/bsc2105202110009-n1.htm
• https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/105539
• https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2021052101198&g=pol
• https://kumanichi.com/articles/236102
• https://www.sankei.com/economy/news/210520/ecn2105200031-n1.html
• https://nordot.app/768086248716615680?c=39546741839462401
• https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2021052200377
• https://euro-sd.com/2023/02/news/29621/japan-to-import-minimi-mk3s-from-fn-herstal-g28es-from-hk/

Design

• https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1800/PU/JP-2019-168193/7776DA041CF78F644C323F297948F377DA877B25B4CAFD87454CE769D42E9C42/11/ja
• https://news.militaryblog.jp/web/Sumitomo-Heavy-Industries-filed-patent/for-multi-caliber-light-machine-gun.html
• http://militarymatters.online/japanese-self-defence-force-selects-new-rifle-and-pistol-new-mg-also-likely/

Japan Space Operations Squadron

• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%AE%87%E5%AE%99%E4%BD%9C%E6%88%A6%E9%9A%8A

Space Domain Mission Unit

• https://www.defensenews.com/space/2020/01/21/japan-reveals-plan-for-space-defense-unit/
• https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/japan-to-stand-up-space-domain-mission-unit-in-april-2020-to-counter-threats-to-satellites/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/asdf/English_page/roles/role04/page05/index.html
• https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2020/04/01/one-small-step-for-japans-space-security-strategy/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/05/e7fff56ae1f0-sdf-launch-1st-space-unit-to-monitor-threats-to-satellites.html
• https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/japan-stands-up-its-first-military-space-operations-squadron/
• https://spacewatch.global/2019/05/japanese-military-space-mod-to-allocate-100-personnel-for-space-domain-mission-unit-by-fy2022-seeks-replacement-for-lost-worldview-4/
• https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/japan-space-defence-unit-satellite-interference-china-russia-shinzo-abe-a9291966.html
• https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10780671/japan-launches-space-force-fearing-china-russia-dominate-space/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/05/83c7016606dc-japan-to-deploy-100-personnel-at-new-satellite-monitoring-unit.html
• https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2020/02/20/is-japan-entering-the-new-space-race/
• https://news.sky.com/story/japan-joins-us-by-announcing-space-force-in-face-of-new-threats-11913185

History

• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/11/21/national/cybersecurity-threats-space-targeted-japans-draft-new-defense-guidelines/
• https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/a06101/
• https://thediplomat.com/2018/01/japans-defense-policy-decisions-in-2018/
• http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2019-02/25/content_9433921.htm
• http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13388301
• https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/2161893/japans-abe-calls-better-cyber-and-space-defence-capabilities

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-passes-law-to-form-its-first-space-operations-squadron
• https://news.sky.com/story/japan-joins-us-by-announcing-space-force-in-face-of-new-threats-11913185
• https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/japan-announces-space-domain-mission-force
• https://www.defensenews.com/space/2020/01/21/japan-reveals-plan-for-space-defense-unit/
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2020/05/18/japan-launches-new-unit-to-boost-defense-in-space/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/02/national/japan-space-force-self-defense-forces/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/2020/05/18/242b253c-349b-4ace-96fb-52c08c033596
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/03/japans-emerging-multi-domain-defense-force/
• https://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2020/04/25/japan-is-preparing-to-launch-its-own-space-force/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/23062623.html
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/08/abe7a2722247-opinion-japans-studying-missile-warning-fits-within-long-term-trends.html
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/08/64e53add81c6-japan-us-agree-to-boost-defense-cooperation-in-outer-space.html
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200724/p2a/00m/0na/061000c
• https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2020073101179&g=soc
• https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/japan-space-operations-squadron/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/18/national/sdf-launches-space-operations-unit/
• https://www.urdupoint.com/en/technology/japan-launches-its-1st-ever-space-defense-uni-923511.html
• https://www.ifri.org/sites/default/files/atoms/files/fatton_japan_space_program_2020.pdf
• https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2020050800607/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/02/national/japan-space-force-self-defense-forces/
• https://www.dsei-japan.com/news/japan-establishes-space-force-to-improve-satellite-defences
• https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/japan-boost-space-cooperation-us-revised-policy-71513109
• https://www.mod.go.jp/asdf/news/release/2020/0518/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/e/jdf/no125/specialfeature.html
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/09/11/national/japan-space-unit-launch/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/014846050dce-japan-to-launch-2nd-sdf-space-operations-unit-in-fy-2022.html
• https://spacenews.com/japan-to-launch-2nd-space-defense-unit-to-protect-satellites-from-electromagnetic-attack/

Japanese Offshore Patrol Vessels

• https://www.stripes.com/japan-to-build-new-patrol-ships-1.572391
• https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3001340/japan-build-new-warships-message-china-over-diaoyu-islands
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/mast-asia-2019/2019/06/mast-asia-mitsui-unveils-opv-design-proposal-for-jmsdf-opv-requirement/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/agenda/guideline/2019/pdf/chuki_seibi31-35_e.pdf
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205921.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mitsui-unveils-design-proposal-for-jmsdfs-opv-plans
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2019-more-details-emerge-about-japans-new-multi-mission-frigates
• https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/japan-works-new-opv-design-and-pushes-exports/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japans-atla-reveals-more-details-about-next-gen-opv-plans
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/07/video-japans-latest-and-future-naval-defense-equipment/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/pinup/pinup040630_02.pdf
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-outlines-funding-proposal-for-new-opvs-anti-submarine-helicopters-in-2023
• https://thediplomat.com/2022/07/japan-awards-contract-to-shipbuilder-jmu-for-12-new-offshore-patrol-vessels/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/06/japan-marine-united-to-build-jmsdfs-next-generation-opv/

Close combat vehicle

Development

Close combat vehicle and CTA gun

Design

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/14/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/14/jigo/index.html/ https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/results/14/jigo/sankou/07.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/17/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/20/jigo/index.html/ https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/results/20/jigo/sankou/09.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jizen/index.html
• https://www.reddit.com/r/Warthunder/comments/axnyqi/japans_future_combat_vehicle_project/
• https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/442862-close-combat-vehicle/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/Warthunder/comments/aq7m5s/japanese_40mm_combat_vehicle_prototype/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205757.html
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io1JJAwZrsE&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=%E5%87%BA%E4%BA%95%E5%BA%B7%E6%88%90
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDJPxZKXlcU&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=%E9%98%B2%E8%A1%9B%E7%9C%81%E9%98%B2%E8%A1%9B%E8%A3%85%E5%82%99%E5%BA%81%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB%EF%BC%88ATLAOfficialChannel%29
• https://blog.goo.ne.jp/harunakurama/e/dcafda3aff3ab50234a734e7f0de917e
• http://toro.2ch.sc/test/read.cgi/army/1509367473/
• https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/442862-close-combat-vehicle/
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/11346747/www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/kouritsuka/rev_suishin/h25_res/reviewsheet_26list02.html

Common Tactical Wheel Vehicle

Development

Close combat vehicle

Common tactical wheel vehicles

Design

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/ca9a2ff7-0190-4bed-847d-5294cadb93f6
• http://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/143/
• http://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/6293/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205088.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205018.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205757.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/23237854.html
• http://www.jwing.net/news/23533
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22398776.html
• https://ameblo.jp/ryokuoukai/entry-12496973998.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205757.html
• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Rzn0PFdOVKr-PkbVLIgxBHFuR5-zBUym
• https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/469831-information-on-all-japanese-ground-forces/page/11/
• https://k.sina.com.cn/article_1989534434_p7695e2e202700jfxk.html#p=1
• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RfJ4ssSOWIXy7VuV4fljzXT93CM8WdG0
• https://www.defensenews.com/land/2022/10/06/japan-tests-new-armored-vehicles-in-bid-for-common-platform/
• https://trafficnews.jp/photo/122190#photo1
• https://news.nifty.com/article/item/neta/12203-1904504/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/budget/yosan_gaiyo/2024/yosan_20230831.pdf

Wheeled Armored Vehicle (Improved)

Development

Komatsu's departure from the defense industry

Design

• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%A3%85%E8%BC%AA%E8%A3%85%E7%94%B2%E8%BB%8A_(%E6%94%B9)#cite_note-iwapc01-1
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/pinup/pinup290110.pdf
• https://home.komatsu/jp/press/2017/others/1198554_1593.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/pinup/pinup291226.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/pinup/pinup300727.pdf
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/19903682.html
• http://www.jwing.net/news/16806
• https://trafficnews.jp/post/81205
• https://japan-indepth.jp/?p=47023
• https://blog.goo.ne.jp/harunakurama/e/556327b93551779d8ef063645ccb08d4
• https://ameblo.jp/ntkd29/entry-12479454989.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205876.html
• https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/268241
• https://jm2040.blogspot.com/2018/09/2019-draft-wapc.html
• https://grandfleet.info/military-news/new-self-armored-vehicle-plan-resumes/
• https://japan-indepth.jp/?p=41293
• https://blogos.com/article/393240/?p=1
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/25/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/30/jigo.html
• https://euro-sd.com/2019/05/articles/13183/komatsus-withdrawal-from-the-armoured-vehicles-business/
• https://www.army-technology.com/projects/komatsu-next-generation-8x8-armoured-personnel-carrier/
• https://www.defensenews.com/land/2017/01/13/japan-unveils-armored-vehicle-prototype-for-counter-island-invasion/
• http://www.military-today.com/apc/new_japanese_8x8_apc.htm

Mitsubishi Armored Vehicle (Next Wheeled Armored Car)

Development

Design

• https://trafficnews.jp/post/91680
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/19903682.html
• http://www.jwing.net/news/16806
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/23237854.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/23237854.html
• http://www.jwing.net/news/23533
• https://jm2040.blogspot.com/2018/09/2019-draft-wapc.html
• https://grandfleet.info/military-news/new-self-armored-vehicle-plan-resumes/
• https://ameblo.jp/ryokuoukai/entry-12496973998.html
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2019/09/18/three-companies-get-shortlisted-for-japan-armored-vehicle-competition/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/pinup/pinup310910_02.pdf
• https://defence-blog.com/news/army/new-wheeled-armored-vehicle-by-mitsubishi-heavy-industries.html
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/eurosatory_2014_show_daily_news_coverage_report/japanese_defense_company_mitsubishi_presents_new_concept_of_8x8_armoured_vehicle_at_eurosatory_27071.html
• http://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/6293/
• https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wordpress/2019/09/24/japan-lines-up-contenders-for-its-new-armored-personnel-carrier/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2019-mhi-unveils-apc-demonstrator-for-jgsdfs-type-96-replacement-programme
• http://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/6988/
• http://blog.livedoor.jp/corez18c24-mili777/archives/47904331.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18204740.html
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_december_2020_global_security_army_industry/patria_amvxp_8x8_test_vehicles_on_the_way_to_japan.html
• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RfJ4ssSOWIXy7VuV4fljzXT93CM8WdG0
• https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/469831-information-on-all-japanese-ground-forces/page/11/
• https://www.snafu-solomon.com/2015/09/japanese-future-aav-testbeds.html
• https://otvaga2004.mybb.ru/viewtopic.php?id=105&p=32
• https://k.sina.com.cn/article_1989534434_p7695e2e202700jfxk.html#p=1
• http://tokiox.com/wp/mhi%EF%BC%9A8x8%E8%A3%85%E7%94%B2%E5%85%B5%E5%93%A1%E8%BC%B8%E9%80%81%E8%BB%8A%EF%BC%88apc%EF%BC%89%E3%82%92%E7%99%BA%E8%A1%A8%EF%BC%9Adsei-japan-2019%EF%BC%88%E5%8B%95%E7%94%BB%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%9A/?lang=en
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/gdls-withdraws-from-japans-type-96-replacement-programme-says-atla
• https://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/12513/
• https://euro-sd.com/2023/02/articles/29134/japans-wheeled-vehicle-programmes-race-for-the-finish-line/

Successor to Type 89 IFV (Japan)

• https://blog.goo.ne.jp/harunakurama/e/dcafda3aff3ab50234a734e7f0de917e
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/japan_has_developed_future_tracked_armored_ifv_platform.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/23433424.html
• https://jm2040.blogspot.com/2019/07/kyotsu-sha.html
• https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/japanese-defense-forces-thread.359564/page-22#post-64046900
• https://ja.whotwi.com/kusurou_/tweets/popular
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22398776.html
• https://kuaibao.qq.com/s/20200124A00MVS00?refer=spider
• https://naked-science.ru/article/tech/predstavleny-fotografii-perspektivnoj-yaponskoj-gusenichnoj-platformy
• https://new.qq.com/omn/20191227/20191227A0Q1TG00.html
• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vhRy5FXvZ7Nrh9F6N21M6NQ61EA8ckvi
• https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/469831-information-on-all-japanese-ground-forces/page/11/
• https://otvaga2004.mybb.ru/viewtopic.php?id=105&p=32
• https://k.sina.com.cn/article_6926075895_19cd387f700100otqa.html?from=mil

UCAV (Japan)

• http://hitomaru10.livedoor.blog/archives/22195956.html
• http://hitomaru10.livedoor.blog/archives/22260050.html
• http://www.aerospace.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/alumni/letter/resources/31.pdf
• http://tokyoexpress.info/2016/10/11/%E7%A9%BA%E8%87%AA%E3%80%81%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E6%88%A6%E9%97%98%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%A8%E7%84%A1%E4%BA%BA%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%AE%E6%B7%B7%E6%88%90%E9%83%A8%E9%9A%8A%E3%81%8C2030%E5%B9%B4%E4%BB%A3%E3%81%AB/
• http://www.nids.mod.go.jp/publication/kiyo/pdf/bulletin_j15-2_2.pdf
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/soubiseisaku/vision/rd_vision_full.pdf
• https://web.archive.org/web/20081227054239/http://www.mod.go.jp/trdi/data/pdf/setsumei.pdf
• https://web.archive.org/web/20081227054116/http://www.mod.go.jp/trdi/data/pdf/chuchoki.pdf
• https://www.subaru.co.jp/press/news/2018_10_17_6415/
• http://www.jwing.net/news/6161
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205624.html
• https://www.roboticsbusinessreview.com/unmanned/japanese-military-drones-robotics-develop-response-u-s-china-pivot/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/soubiseisaku_vision.html
• https://aviation-space-business.blogspot.com/2017/10/ucav.html
• https://twitter.com/Dirg_rocketdyne/status/918089753932603398
• https://www.wearethemighty.com/news/this-is-the-combat-drone-japan-has-been-building-in-secret
• https://namu.moe/w/F-3
• http://global.kawasaki.com/en/corp/rd/magazine/158/ne158tr02.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205757.html
• https://twitter.com/avw_official/status/918429897349058561?lang=en
• https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/201003/plt2010030017-n1.html
• http://www.jwing.net/news/17680
• https://motor-fan.jp/tech/10006212
• https://www.media.subaru-global.com/ja/news/2806
• https://flyteam.jp/news/article/108642
• https://alert5.com/2020/10/04/japan-to-develop-loyal-wingman-for-f-x-fighter/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-aims-to-deploy-unmanned-fighter-jets-in-2035
• https://eurasiantimes.com/japan-to-deploy-unmanned-fighter-jets-by-2035-with-aim-to-counter-rising-chinese-military-might/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25196116.html
• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/japan-developing-next-generation-drone-fighter-for-unmanned-stealth-warfare
• http://tokyoexpress.info/2016/10/11/%E7%A9%BA%E8%87%AA%E3%80%81%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E6%88%A6%E9%97%98%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%A8%E7%84%A1%E4%BA%BA%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%AE%E6%B7%B7%E6%88%90%E9%83%A8%E9%9A%8A%E3%81%8C2030%E5%B9%B4%E4%BB%A3%E3%81%AB/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25196116.html
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/01/07/japan-plans-native-combat-drone/
• https://www.militaryaerospace.com/unmanned/article/14195641/unmanned-jet-fighter-machinelearning
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-aims-to-deploy-unmanned-fighter-jets-in-2035
• https://newswitch.jp/p/27338
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/japan-embarks-on-development-of-ai-controlled-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-that-can-be-installed-in-the-next-fighter/
• https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/20210607-OYT1T50190/
• https://news.infoseek.co.jp/article/20210607_yol_oyt1t50190/?tpgnr=poli-soci
• https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210613_20/
• https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/japan-develop-uav-works-alongside-f-x/
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/ministry-of-defense-plans-to-include-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-development-costs-in-the-2022-budget/
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/ministry-of-defense-begins-consideration-for-operation-of-offensive-drone-from-next-year/

Drone fighters

• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/10/5ca34a511ccc-japan-mulled-introducing-unmanned-fighters-under-ex-defense-chief.html?phrase=Abe%20approval&words=
• https://eurasiantimes.com/japanese-air-force-shoots-down-unmanned-fighter-aircraft-idea-accelerates-work-on-6th-gen-jet/
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20201011/p2g/00m/0na/014000c
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37049/japan-rejected-a-plan-for-new-unmanned-fighter-because-it-makes-no-sense
• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/why-japan-rejected-plans-to-replace-f-2-fighter-jets-with-unmanned-aircraft
• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2021/january/6804-japan-plans-to-deploy-first-unmanned-fighter-aircraft-in-early-2025.html
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/01/07/japan-plans-native-combat-drone/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-designing-flight-controls-ai-for-fighter-support-uav

BMD UAV (Japan)

• http://tokyoexpress.info/2016/10/11/%E7%A9%BA%E8%87%AA%E3%80%81%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E6%88%A6%E9%97%98%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%A8%E7%84%A1%E4%BA%BA%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%AE%E6%B7%B7%E6%88%90%E9%83%A8%E9%9A%8A%E3%81%8C2030%E5%B9%B4%E4%BB%A3%E3%81%AB/
• http://hitomaru10.livedoor.blog/archives/22260050.html
• http://tokyoexpress.info/2020/05/17/%E9%98%B2%E8%A1%9B%E8%A3%85%E5%82%99%E5%BA%81%E3%80%81%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC%E8%B5%A4%E5%A4%96%E7%B7%9A%E8%A4%87%E5%90%88%E3%82%BB%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BC%E6%8A%80%E8%A1%93%E3%81%A7/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2018-11-13.html
• http://blog.livedoor.jp/yamamoto561/archives/50495157.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22803319.html
• http://tokyoexpress.info/2020/05/17/%E9%98%B2%E8%A1%9B%E8%A3%85%E5%82%99%E5%BA%81%E3%80%81%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC%E8%B5%A4%E5%A4%96%E7%B7%9A%E8%A4%87%E5%90%88%E3%82%BB%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BC%E6%8A%80%E8%A1%93%E3%81%A7/
• http://tokyoexpress.info/2016/10/11/%E7%A9%BA%E8%87%AA%E3%80%81%E6%9C%89%E4%BA%BA%E6%88%A6%E9%97%98%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%A8%E7%84%A1%E4%BA%BA%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%AE%E6%B7%B7%E6%88%90%E9%83%A8%E9%9A%8A%E3%81%8C2030%E5%B9%B4%E4%BB%A3%E3%81%AB/
• http://strangemecha.blog59.fc2.com/blog-entry-283.html
• https://warp.da.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/10213910/www.mod.go.jp/trdi/en/data/pdf/chuchoki_en.pdf
• https://blog.goo.ne.jp/harunakurama/e/372b5aff36c4ac1d31bbc01e2818c4f8
• https://eurasiantimes.com/japans-1st-line-of-defense-tokyo-to-deploy-advance-drones-to-check-chinese-hypersonic-missiles/
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/08/10/japan-hypersonic-missile-detection/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41909/japan-wants-to-detect-incoming-hypersonic-missiles-with-unmanned-aircraft

RWS (Japan)

• http://www.tokyo-dar.com/columns/4898/
• https://daydaynews.cc/zh-my/military/451321.html
• https://news.yahoo.co.jp/byline/dragoner/20131029-00029303/
• https://japan-indepth.jp/?p=45105
• https://jm2040.blogspot.com/2017/12/20mm.html
• https://jm2040.blogspot.com/2018/10/30-m2-rws.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22398776.html
• https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalPowers/comments/bd202e/summaryjsdf_procurement_20192023/ (image)
• https://japan-indepth.jp/?p=1703
• https://news.goo.ne.jp/article/japanindepth/politics/japanindepth-45105.html
• http://dragoner-jp.blogspot.com/2013/10/2013rws_30.html
• http://armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=270256&page=1
• https://daydaynews.cc/en/military/451321.html
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/295906110_Japan's_Remote_Weapons_System_Development
• https://ameblo.jp/ryokuoukai/entry-12420048114.html

Laser (Japan)

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/20/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/29/jizen.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/21326471.html
• https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO50387790Q9A930C1PP8000/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205647.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205834.html
• https://news.nicovideo.jp/watch/nw8399787
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/24759446.html
• https://eurasiantimes.com/japan-working-on-laser-weapons-that-can-be-mounted-on-vehicles-to-counter-drone-attacks-watch/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/01/12/national/japan-lasers-drones/
• https://dronedj.com/2021/01/13/japan-looks-into-vehicle-mounted-counter-drone-lasers/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/tokyo-urged-to-increasingly-focus-on-high-power-microwave-and-laser-based-weapons
• https://eurasiantimes.com/japan-working-on-laser-weapons-that-can-be-mounted-on-vehicles-to-counter-drone-attacks-watch/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/tokyo-urged-to-increasingly-focus-on-high-power-microwave-and-laser-based-weapons
• https://thediplomat.com/2023/03/japanese-defense-firms-unveil-high-energy-laser-anti-drone-weapons/
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/03/31/japan-anti-drone-laser/
• https://www.overtdefense.com/2023/03/29/dsei-japan-2023-look-latest-counter-drone-solutions/

Railgun (JMSDF)

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/28/jizen.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18204682.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205252.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205322.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205647.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205834.html
• https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/160822/plt1608220009-n1.html
• https://defence-blog.com/news/army/japan-confirms-developing-electromagnetic-railgun.html
• https://sldinfo.com/2018/08/the-japanese-electro-magnetic-guns-and-aegis-destroyers/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25979829.html
• https://www.sankei.com/premium/news/160902/prm1609020004-n1.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26010969.html
• http://www.jwing.net/news/29516
• https://jbpress.ismedia.jp/articles/-/68370
• https://www.sankei.com/article/20220110-TL7YSW6ONBOJLEDXIGK7CMQSNM/
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/is-it-really-feasible-japan-fully-develops-railgarn-as-a-means-of-intercepting-hypersonic-weapons/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japans-atla-progresses-railgun-project
• https://www.popsci.com/technology/japan-to-develop-railguns-for-defense/
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2022/01/05/japan-railgun-counter-hypersonic/
• https://asiatimes.com/2022/01/japan-points-a-railgun-at-hypersonic-missile-threats/
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220105/p2a/00m/0na/023000c
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/japan-expects-to-put-a-large-diameter-railgun-with-kinetic-energy-of-20mj-into-practical-use/
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2023/4/17/japan-looks-to-partner-with-us-on-railgun-project
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/04/27/japan-us-railgun-project/
• https://www.realcleardefense.com/2023/04/17/japan_looks_to_partner_with_us_on_railgun_project_894143.html
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2023/3/7/japan-doubling-defense-rd-budget-establishing-its-own-darpa
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-set-to-develop-railguns-to-counter-hypersonic-missiles
• https://sofrep.com/news/japan-collaborates-with-us-defense-contractors-to-advance-railgun-technology/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/japans-railgun-performs-first-test-firing-at-sea
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/japans-railgun-performs-first-test-001412372.html
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/historic-japan-becomes-1st-country-ever-to-fire-electromagnetic/
• https://navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2023/october/13688-japan-makes-maritime-history-with-first-successful-sea-based-electromagnetic-railgun-test.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/10/japan-performs-first-ever-railgun-test-from-ship-at-sea/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-reveals-further-intentions-behind-railgun-programme

Mitsubishi Amphibious vehicle

Development

Design

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/28/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/29/jizen.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22664988.html
• https://www.janes.com/article/92644/dsei-japan-2019-atla-displays-model-of-future-amphibious-armoured-vehicle
• https://ausa.inloop.com/en/article/129931/dsei-japan-2019-atla-displays-model-of-future
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205914.html
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/naval-exhibitions/2017-archives/mast-asia-2017-show-daily-news/5275-mitsubishi-tracked-amphibious-vehicle-mast-asia-2017-japan-11206171.html
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT0AbGz3F3g&ab_channel=DefenseWebTV
• https://www.businessinsider.com/r-mitsubishi-eyes-technological-leap-and-exports-with-armored-vehicle-2015-6
• https://defence-blog.com/news/army/mitsubishi-heavy-industries-reveals-a-new-amphibious-vehicles.html
• http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2017/06/mitsubishi-amphibious-vehicle-breaks.html
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/06/24/business/tech/mitsubishi-boasts-tech-leap-armored-amphibious-vehicle-eyes-exports/
• https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/japan-us-jointly-research-next-gen-amphibious-vehi/
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/june_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/mitsubishi_from_japan_to_develop_new_amphibious_assault_vehicle_faster_the_us-made_aav-7_12706152.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/24504683.html
• https://www.businessinsider.com/r-mitsubishi-eyes-technological-leap-and-exports-with-armored-vehicle-2015-6
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-mitsubishi-prototype/mitsubishi-eyes-technological-leap-and-exports-with-armored-vehicle-idUSKBN0P32GQ20150623
• https://www.snafu-solomon.com/2015/09/japanese-future-aav-testbeds.html
• https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2016/08/japan-wants-u-s-marines-ride-battle-mitsubishi/
• http://www.tradearabia.com/news/IND_284943.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/iav-2022-japan-builds-amphibious-assault-vehicle-demonstrator
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/japans-new-amphibious-assault-vehicle-will-be-revolutionary-200010
• https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/40-ton-mitsubishi-amphibious-vehicle-will-require-a-3-000-hp-engine-to-provide-adequate-power-atla.761897/
• https://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/2023/01/japan-initiates-unmanned-amphibious-assault-vehicle-effort/

Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (Japan)

Development

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/29/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/30/jizen.html
• https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2020/03/13/japan-unveils-its-hypersonic-weapons-plans/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/03/japan-to-develop-and-deploy-supersonic-glide-weapons-that-can-target-ships/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/04/video-japans-hypervelocity-gliding-projectile-against-aircraft-carrier/
• https://asiatimes.com/2020/05/japan-raises-stakes-with-a-hypersonic-anti-ship-missile/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22314380.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2019-tokyo-outlines-hypersonic-weapons-development-plan
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2019/11/18/japan-maps-out-vision-for-hypersonic-vehicles
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-developing-new-anti-surface-warheads-for-future-hypersonic-weapons
• https://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/207981/china-calls-out-japan%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98real-strength%E2%80%99-in-hypersonic-weapons.html
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/24314/japan-is-taking-a-two-step-approach-to-fielding-its-first-operational-hypersonic-weapons
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20181015/p2a/00m/0na/021000c
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a23835139/japan-supersonic-glide-weapon/
• https://defence-blog.com/news/japan-confirms-development-of-hypersonic-weapon-systems.html
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/information-leakage-incident-on-japans-next-generation-missile/
• https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3081967/japan-working-hypersonic-anti-ship-missile-may-be-threat
• https://asiatimes.com/2020/05/japan-raises-stakes-with-a-hypersonic-anti-ship-missile/
• http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2019-12/03/content_9688517.htm
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/26525/Japan_Reveals_Hypersonic_Weapons_Development_Plan#:~:text=The%20plan%20to%20equip%20Japanese,would%20replace%20previous%20transonic%20missiles.
• https://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/207981/china-calls-out-japan%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98real-strength%E2%80%99-in-hypersonic-weapons.html
• https://missilethreat.csis.org/japan-plans-antiship-hypersonic-missile/
• https://www.overtdefense.com/2020/03/31/japan-pursues-hypersonic-missiles-for-remote-island-defense/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japans-atla-engages-mhi-on-hypersonic-missile-projects
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26401640.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/soubiseisaku/vision/rd_vision_kaisetsuR0203_05.pdf

Mitsubishi hack

• https://www.zdnet.com/article/mitsubishi-electric-discloses-security-breach-china-is-main-suspect/

• https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/japan-probes-theft-of-hypersonic/
• https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2020/05/20/hackers-target-data-of-japans-new-high-speed-missile.html
• http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13388776
• https://www.cyberscoop.com/mitsubishi-japan-missile-data-breach/
• https://apnews.com/article/2e85904379adc4fa30ebc6aba3eb4d55
• https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASN5M5TZJN5KULZU004.html
• https://www.zdnet.com/article/japan-investigates-potential-leak-of-prototype-missile-design-in-mitsubishi-hack/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/05/33c20def07e3-japan-defense-data-may-have-leaked-after-cyberattacks-on-ntt-unit.html
• https://www.teiss.co.uk/mitsubishi-missile-tech-leak/
• https://www.teiss.co.uk/mitsubishi-electric-data-breach/
• https://www.mitsubishielectric.co.jp/notice/2020/esg/esg.pdf
• http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ202001220054.html

Design

• https://nypost.com/2020/12/09/japan-plans-to-build-missiles-that-could-hit-north-korea-report/
• https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/japan-builds-new-long-range-missile-in-face-of-growing-chinese-threat-d5c3h6ds8

Warhead

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-developing-new-anti-surface-warheads-for-future-hypersonic-weapons

Hypersonic Cruising Missile (Japan)

Development

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/29/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/30/jizen.html
• https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2020/03/13/japan-unveils-its-hypersonic-weapons-plans/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/04/japans-atla-developing-hypersonic-anti-ship-missile/
• https://asiatimes.com/2020/05/japan-raises-stakes-with-a-hypersonic-anti-ship-missile/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22314380.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2019-tokyo-outlines-hypersonic-weapons-development-plan
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2019/11/18/japan-maps-out-vision-for-hypersonic-vehicles
• https://defence-blog.com/news/japan-accidentally-leaks-image-of-new-hypersonic-anti-ship-missile.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-developing-new-anti-surface-warheads-for-future-hypersonic-weapons
• https://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/207981/china-calls-out-japan%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98real-strength%E2%80%99-in-hypersonic-weapons.html
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/july/8718-japan-s-vice-defense-minister-leaks-image-of-new-hypersonic-anti-ship-missile.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/23845580.html
• http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2019-12/03/content_9688517.htm
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/26525/Japan_Reveals_Hypersonic_Weapons_Development_Plan#:~:text=The%20plan%20to%20equip%20Japanese,would%20replace%20previous%20transonic%20missiles.
• https://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/207981/china-calls-out-japan%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98real-strength%E2%80%99-in-hypersonic-weapons.html
• https://www.overtdefense.com/2020/03/31/japan-pursues-hypersonic-missiles-for-remote-island-defense/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25324344.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japans-atla-engages-mhi-on-hypersonic-missile-projects
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26401640.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/soubiseisaku/vision/rd_vision_kaisetsuR0203_05.pdf
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-conduct-combustion-flight-test-of-scramjet-engine
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/pinup/pinup040524.pdf
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2023-japan-accelerates-hypersonic-missile-programme

Mitsubishi hack

• https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2020/05/20/hackers-target-data-of-japans-new-high-speed-missile.html
• https://www.mitsubishielectric.co.jp/notice/2020/esg/esg.pdf

Design

Warhead

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-developing-new-anti-surface-warheads-for-future-hypersonic-weapons

High-low mix (military concept)

History

• https://warontherocks.com/2017/01/re-thinking-the-high-low-mix-part-i-origins-story/
• https://warontherocks.com/2017/03/rethinking-the-high-low-mix-part-ii-complexitys-death-spiral/
• https://breakingdefense.com/2017/01/mccains-excellent-white-paper-smaller-carriers-high-low-weapons-mix-frigates-cheap-fighters/
• https://www.airforcemag.com/article/0208reformers/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/why-americas-air-force-needs-revive-the-high-low-mix-16529
• https://worldwarwings.com/time-us-air-force-start-investing-light-fighters/
• https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2019/05/08/light-attack-aircraft-is-the-solution-to-the-us-air-forces-dwindling-fleet/
• https://newwars.wordpress.com/2009/07/16/revisiting-the-high-low-navy/
• http://cimsec.org/perils-alternative-force-structure/28259
• https://www.cna.org/cna_files/pdf/D0026418.A1.pdf (p. 33, 46)
• https://www.pogo.org/analysis/2018/01/navys-1-billion-frigate/
• https://taskandpurpose.com/gear-tech/momentum-gaining-us-build-smaller-aircraft-carriers
• https://news.usni.org/2017/01/17/document-mccain-white-paper-defense-budget-recommendations
• https://fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/R44972.pdf (p. 1-2)
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7249/mr939af.14?seq=10#metadata_info_tab_contents (p. 112)
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/7335/is-the-usaf-finally-serious-about-fielding-a-light-air-support-aircraft
• https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/u/us-navy-capstone-strategies-concepts-1970-1980.html
• https://breakingdefense.com/2017/01/mccains-excellent-white-paper-smaller-carriers-high-low-weapons-mix-frigates-cheap-fighters/
• https://defense360.csis.org/defense-buildup-where-are-the-forces/
• https://news.usni.org/2020/03/17/navys-next-major-ship-program-sees-challenges-balancing-requirements-and-cost
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a24899/congress-new-defense-plan-mini-carriers-america-class/
• https://breakingdefense.com/2017/10/clash-of-strategies-capability-or-capacity-today-or-tomorrow/
• https://csbaonline.org/uploads/documents/CSBA6218_(How_Much_is_Enough)Final4-web.pdf (p. 13)
• https://www.airforcemag.com/article/strategy-policy-16/
• https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/04/sitrep-is-the-f-35-now-officially-a-failure/
• https://www.hsdl.org/c/abstract/?docid=798107

Implementation

United States

Air Force

• https://www.key.aero/forum/modern-military-aviation/6481-high-low-fighter-concept-does-it-work
• http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/planes/q0216.shtml
• https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/strike-air-combat/4065-australia-s-need-for-a-high-low-air-dominance-capability-mix
• https://leadingedgeairpower.com/2016/05/15/inverting-the-paradigm-the-21st-century-high-low-force/
• https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/combat-aviation-and-foreign-policy
• https://worldwarwings.com/time-us-air-force-start-investing-light-fighters/
• https://www.airforcemag.com/article/1208edit/
• https://www.csis.org/analysis/us-military-forces-fy-2020-air-force
• https://taskandpurpose.com/community/air-force-overkill-problem
• https://www.ang.af.mil/Portals/77/documents/AFD-151207-019.pdf (p. 10)
• https://fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL30563.pdf (p. 2-3, 37)
• https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2019/05/08/light-attack-aircraft-is-the-solution-to-the-us-air-forces-dwindling-fleet/
• https://nation.time.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2011/01/crs-f-355.pdf (p. 3)
• https://es.ndu.edu/Portals/75/Documents/industry-study/reports/2014/es-is-report-aircraft-2014.pdf (p. 17-19)
• https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/1032735.pdf (p. 24, 28)
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7249/mr939af.14?seq=10#metadata_info_tab_contents (p. 112)
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/7335/is-the-usaf-finally-serious-about-fielding-a-light-air-support-aircraft
• https://www.airforcemag.com/no-sign-of-the-air-force-we-need-in-usaf-budget-80-plus-new-old-f-15s-coming/
• https://militaryembedded.com/avionics/computers/fighter-jets-and-the-kill-web
• https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2014/01/27/10_good_reasons_to_save_the_a-10_107058.html
• https://www.airforcemag.com/PDF/MagazineArchive/Documents/2007/March%202007/0307force.pdf
• https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2010/03/vanishing_american_air_superio.html
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2017/9/1/light-attack-for-lower-cost-off-the-shelf-aircraft-demos-could-shake-up-acquisition-process
• https://www.ngaus.org/about-ngaus/newsroom/retro-attack
• https://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?shop=dae&modele=release&prod=206822&cat=3
• https://www.airforcemag.com/article/legacy-of-the-lightweight-fighter-competition/

Navy

• https://news.usni.org/2013/06/10/analysis-the-u-s-navys-high-low-mix
• https://newwars.wordpress.com/2009/07/16/revisiting-the-high-low-navy/
• http://cimsec.org/perils-alternative-force-structure/28259
• https://www.pogo.org/analysis/2018/01/navys-1-billion-frigate/
• https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a227420.pdf
• https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2017/07/24/what-should-the-navys-future-carrier-fleet-look-like/
• https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/monographs/2006/RAND_MG484.pdf (p. xviii, 13-14, 67, 69)
• https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a362411.pdf
• https://fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/R44972.pdf (p. 1-2)
• https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=2246&context=nwc-review (p. 13-14)
• https://warontherocks.com/2020/07/rethinking-the-u-s-navys-carrier-fleet/
• https://nationalinterest.org/feature/us-navy-unbalanced-its-time-fix-it-55447
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2019/01/28/the-navys-new-more-lethal-frigate-is-coming-into-focus/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/why-navy-chose-super-aircraft-carriers-over-medium-aircraft-carriers-82191
• https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a601555.pdf
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/us-navy-aircraft-carriers-simply-obsolete-or-still-king-the-20651
• https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/dsei/2017/09/14/bae-is-in-the-race-for-the-the-us-ffgx-with-its-type-26-frigate/
• https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/perils-of-an-alternative-navy-force-structure
• https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antisub/5114-controlling-our-maritime-approaches-and-projecting-presence-throughout-the-indo-pacific
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/the-drift/2019/04/29/all-about-ffgx-the-drift-vol-xxv/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/craighooper/2020/02/22/as-the-navy-preps-a-new-force-structure-debates-rage-over-robots/#b49ff8d39eba
• https://www.tampabaynavyleague.org/414-ships-no-lcs-mitres-alternative-navy/
• https://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/the-sea-control-ship/
• https://csbaonline.org/uploads/documents/2004.02.18-Littoral-Combat-Ship.pdf
• http://www.andrewerickson.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Chinas-Near-Seas-Combat-Capabilities_CMS11_201402.pdf (p. 11-12)
• https://csbaonline.org/uploads/documents/Bryan_Clark_-_SASC_July_25_355-ship_Fleet-Final.pdf
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/the-real-story-why-the-navy-hates-small-aircraft-carriers-25528
• https://warontherocks.com/2020/07/rethinking-the-u-s-navys-carrier-fleet/
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2020/10/6/esper-calls-for-500-ship-navy-to-counter-china
• https://warontherocks.com/2021/03/time-for-a-fully-integrated-dual-fleet-force-model/
• https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-114shrg28323/html/CHRG-114shrg28323.htm

Army

• https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a255552.pdf
• https://www.gao.gov/assets/130/128721.pdf

Others

• https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2335&context=smallsat
• https://www.airforcemag.com/roper-sees-high-low-mix-for-hypersonic-missiles/
• https://www.popsci.com/story/technology/uncrewed-fighter-jet-skyborg-valkyrie/
• https://oppositelock.kinja.com/high-low-mix-dilemma-are-drones-the-future-1543621481
• https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/May-June-2018/US-Drones-Smaller-Less-Capable-Drones-for-the-Near-Future/
• https://csbaonline.org/uploads/documents/2002.10.02-Military-Technical-Revolution.pdf (p. 16-18, 29-30)
• https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/strike-air-combat/3193-asia-s-up-and-coming-fighter-powers
• https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/strike-air-combat/3926-fifth-generation-fighters-and-the-keys-to-regional-dominance
• https://breakingdefense.com/2020/11/drones-help-for-manned-fighters-bombers-not-a-substitute/

China

• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2008-02-11/pair-chinese-fighter-planes-form-plaafs-high-low-mix
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/6673/chinas-highly-evolved-fc-31-stealth-fighter-makes-its-first-flight
• https://asianmilitaryreview.com/2020/07/rising-dragons-chinas-fighter-development-comes-of-age/
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2015/01/china-stole-f35-stealth-but-did-not.html
• https://jamestown.org/program/aging-tigers-mighty-dragons-chinas-bifurcated-surface-fleet/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/9710/china-launches-its-first-home-built-clone-of-an-aircraft-carrier
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/21975/china-looks-to-replace-its-j-15-carrier-fighter-jets-amid-reports-of-crashes
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2020/3/9/eagle-vs-dragon-how-the-us-and-chinese-navies-stack-up
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/22534/high-quality-shots-of-unpainted-chinese-j-20-stealth-fighter-offer-new-capability-insights
• https://www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/Holmes_Written%20Testimony.pdf (p. 4)
• https://fas.org/irp/agency/oni/pla-navy.pdf
• http://www.andrewerickson.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Chinas-Near-Seas-Combat-Capabilities_CMS11_201402.pdf

Russia

• https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/ddg-newcon.htm
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/why-russias-su-27-wont-go-away-designed-kill-f-14-and-f-15s-134117
• https://medium.com/war-is-boring/finally-russias-formidable-new-mig-is-almost-ready-674f29862168

Canada

• https://cdainstitute.ca/a-mixed-fighter-fleet-for-canada-super-hornets-f-35s-and-the-challenge-of-comparisons-1/
• https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/amd-dp/documents/cf18-eval-eng.pdf (p. 17)
• https://www.cfc.forces.gc.ca/259/290/317/286/majdoub.pdf (p. 20-24)
• http://natoassociation.ca/the-case-for-a-rcaf-mixed-fighter-fleet/
• https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2019/04/24/buying_the_type_26_frigate_might_make_sense_114360.html

Australia

• https://australianaviation.com.au/2020/07/comment-australias-fighters-must-now-battle-tyranny-of-distance/
• https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antisub/4425-maximising-australia-s-submarine-capability-with-a-high-low-mix

European countries

• https://www.iai.it/sites/default/files/iai2007.pdf (p. 17)
• http://cimsec.org/on-the-decline-of-european-naval-power-a-conversation-with-jeremy-stohs-pt-1/41383

Picture

• http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/planes/q0216.shtml

South Korea Next Generation MBT

Development

Design

• https://news.joins.com/article/23052826
• https://weaponews.com/news/65355749-south-korea-showed-promising-stealth-tank-is-a-new-generation-ngmbt.html
• https://m.blog.naver.com/PostView.nhn?blogId=jhst3103&logNo=221268777991&proxyReferer=https:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
• https://www.reddit.com/r/LessCredibleDefence/comments/dj7t04/comparison_on_evolution_of_south_korean_next/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/adex-2019-hyundai-rotem-positions-for-future-tank-opportunities
• https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/republic-of-korea-armed-forces-thread.354547/page-43
• http://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10158&num=5773

KAAV-II

Development

Design

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/10/adex-2019-hanwha-defense-unveils-kaav-ii-for-rok-marine-corps/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/adex-2019-hanwha-defense-unveils-new-amphibious-assault-vehicle
• https://m.blog.naver.com/jhst3103/221397823921
• https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/rok/kaav-ii.htm
• http://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1647603928778522317
• https://blog.naver.com/jhst3103/221334609753
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/south-korea-developing-the-new-ciws-ii-close-in-weapon-system-for-rok-navy/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-advances-plan-for-next-generation-amphibious-assault-vehicle

LPX-II

Development

• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2017/may-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/5167-south-korean-shipyard-hhic-laid-the-keel-of-an-improved-dokdo-type-lph-lpx-for-rok-navy.html

• https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/28/south-korea-japan-may-put-f-35b-stealth-jets-on-combat-capable-ships.html
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/17199/japan-and-south-korea-eye-f-35b-for-their-helicopter-carriers
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2017/12/26/japan-south-korea-may-refit-naval-ships-for-f-35-fighters/
• https://thediplomat.com/2018/01/who-wants-to-operate-carrier-based-f-35bs-in-asia-apparently-japan-and-south-korea/
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2017/may-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/5167-south-korean-shipyard-hhic-laid-the-keel-of-an-improved-dokdo-type-lph-lpx-for-rok-navy.html
• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/the-future-of-the-south-korean-navy-does-seoul-seek-global-power-projection-capabilities
• https://www.businessinsider.com/south-korea-aircraft-carrier-f-35-nightmare-kim-jong-un-2018-1

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/08/rok-navy-to-get-aircraft-carrier-arsenal-ship-as-part-of-ambitious-5-year-defense-plan/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/29137/south-korea-kicks-off-development-of-a-new-amphibious-ship-designed-to-carry-f-35bs
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2019/07/22/south-korea-to-build-ship-for-short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing-aircraft/
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/madex-2019/2019/10/madex-2019-hhi-wins-conceptual-design-contract-for-rok-navy-lpx-ii-amphibious-ship/
• https://www.naval-technology.com/news/south-korea-building-new-stovl-ship/
• https://navalnews.net/south-korea-plans-to-build-f-35b-carrier/
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20191016004300320
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2019/10/10/south-korea-to-buy-20-more-f-35-jets/
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/25649/South_Korea_to_Buy_20_More_F_35_jets_for__3_3B
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2019-10-11/more-f-35-fighters-south-korea
• https://thediplomat.com/2019/10/south-korea-to-procure-20-more-f-35-stealth-fighters/
• https://thediplomat.com/2017/12/south-korea-moves-forward-with-plans-to-buy-20-more-f-35-stealth-fighter-jets/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/big-deal-south-korea-plans-get-aircraft-carrier-stealth-f-35s-73351
• https://www.asiapacificdefensejournal.com/2019/07/south-korea-approves-plan-for-new.html
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/korea-watch/south-korea-getting-aircraft-carrier-armed-f-35s-68757
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/25671/Hyundai_Heavy_to_Design_Amphibious_Assault_Ship_For_S_Korean_Navy
• https://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/206732/hyundai-to-build-new-aegis-destroyer%2C-study-large-stovl-carrier.html
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/how-south-korea-could-soon-have-f-35b-armed-aircraft-carriers-82776
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/08/rok-navys-lpx-ii-will-be-an-f-35b-light-aircraft-carrier-not-an-lhd/
• http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2020/08/south-korea-officially-unveils-plan-for.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/05/south-koreas-mid-term-defense-procurement-plan-largely-unaffected-by-covid-19-crisis/
• https://news.usni.org/2020/09/07/south-korea-seeking-more-f-35bs-for-future-lpx-ii-carrier
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/09/south-korea-to-double-down-on-f-35-and-procure-stovl-variant-for-lpx-ii/
• https://www.asiapacificdefensejournal.com/2020/08/south-korea-to-build-their-first-f-35b.html
• https://www.naval-technology.com/news/rok-navy-to-receive-first-aircraft-carrier-lpx-ii/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/35620/south-korea-officially-unveils-plan-for-f-35b-light-carrier
• https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htnavai/articles/20200909.aspx
• https://interestingengineering.com/south-korea-navy-will-have-its-first-f-35-aircraft-carrier
• https://www.aerotime.aero/clement.charpentreau/25646-south-korea-confirms-development-of-first-aircraft-carrier
• https://www.overtdefense.com/2020/08/17/south-korea-reveals-plans-to-construct-its-first-aircraft-carrier-the-lpx-ii/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/another-asian-aircraft-carrier-coming-soon-and-time-it-isnt-china-167031
• https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/rok/cv-x.htm
• https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/world_nation/as-tensions-rise-in-asia-pacific-south-korea-is-building-its-first-aircraft-carrier-complete/article_bca9894b-8c59-5709-8f34-eaa3907e1263.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korean-military-aiming-to-speed-up-acquisition-of-light-aircraft-carrier
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/korea-watch/f-35s-could-make-south-korea%E2%80%99s-new-aircraft-carrier-powerhouse-170919
• https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20201016100106213
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-aiming-to-develop-core-technologies-for-light-aircraft-carrier-by-2024
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/october/9196-south-korea-new-local-made-light-aircraft-carrier-coud-be-ready-in-2033.html
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/august/8807-south-korea-navy-recent-f-35b-order-confirms-plans-to-get-new-aircraft-carrier.html
• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/british-companies-cooperate-with-korean-light-aircraft-carriers/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/10/uk-naval-industry-eyes-technology-transfer-for-south-koreas-lpx-ii-project/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/09/south-korea-to-double-down-on-f-35-and-procure-stovl-variant-for-lpx-ii/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/01/south-korea-officially-starts-lpx-ii-aircraft-carrier-program/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/rokn-unveils-revised-conceptual-design-for-future-light-aircraft-carrier
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-to-begin-work-on-light-aircraft-carrier-in-2022
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/uk-south-korea-reportedly-start-talks-on-carrier-technologies
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/korea-watch/why-south-korea-developing-aircraft-carrier-armed-f-35s-181489
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29189/South_Korea__UK_Not_Cooperating_on_Aircraft_Carrier_Tech__DAPA
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/madex-2021-dsme-hhi-display-competing-carrier-designs-for-rokns-cvx-project
• https://eurasiantimes.com/south-koreas-lpx-ii-aircraft-carrier-loaded-with-f-35-jets-could-be-a-new-headache-for-kims-north-korea/
• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/with-a-view-to-expanding-the-released-korean-aircraft-carrier-such-as-a-reduced-model-catapult-and-angled-deck/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41014/south-korea-is-looking-at-building-a-war-bigger-carrier-than-we-thought
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hhic-joins-dsme-in-bid-for-rokns-aircraft-carrier-project
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/08/dsme-and-hhic-join-forces-on-koreas-aircraft-carrier-project/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/09/south-koreas-hhi-and-babcock-ink-strategic-alliance-for-cvx-aircraft-carrier/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/10/south-koreas-kai-and-hhi-sign-mou-for-cvx-aircraft-carrier-project/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/11/south-koreas-cvx-aircraft-carrier-project-faces-new-budget-cuts/

Design

• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/armed-to-the-teeth-with-stealth-fighters-a-look-at-south-korea-s-upcoming-lpx-ii-aircraft-carrier
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/35620/south-korea-officially-unveils-plan-for-f-35b-light-carrier
• https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htnavai/articles/20200909.aspx
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a33586594/south-korea-aircraft-carrier-f35/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2020/08/11/this-is-what-south-koreas-first-aircraft-carrier-will-look-like/#112ec7a76047
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/south-korea-developing-the-new-ciws-ii-close-in-weapon-system-for-rok-navy/
• https://news.usni.org/2020/08/11/south-korea-plans-to-build-f-35b-lighting-aircraft-carrier
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/aa328ee0-f5d6-49dc-920f-acad4d18bb8f
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/05/dsme-completes-electric-propulsion-system-development-for-rok-navys-kddx-destroyer/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/01/south-korea-officially-starts-lpx-ii-aircraft-carrier-program/

Analysis and debate

Blue Water Navy

• https://thediplomat.com/2020/08/why-did-south-korea-decide-to-build-aircraft-carriers/
• https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antisub/4637-south-korea-outlines-plans-for-fleet-modernisation-capability-expansion
• https://news.usni.org/2020/08/11/south-korea-plans-to-build-f-35b-lighting-aircraft-carrier
• https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2020/12/30/South-Korea-completes-plans-for-light-aircraft-carrier-vertical-landing-jets/3061609349637/
• https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antisub/7460-south-korean-navy-launches-lpx-ii-aircraft-carrier-program
• https://thediplomat.com/2021/03/why-south-koreas-aircraft-carrier-makes-sense/
• http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210621000988
• https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/09/04/opinion/columns/light-aircraft-carrier-Korea-naval-power/20220904192104944.html
• https://www.nknews.org/2022/09/seoul-must-not-abandon-aircraft-carrier-program-as-it-faces-north-korean-threats/
• https://asiatimes.com/2022/03/techno-nationalism-driving-koreas-cvx-carrier-project/

Opposition

• https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/12/asia/south-korea-aircraft-carrier-intl-hnk-scli/index.html
• http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/959882.html
• https://www.post-gazette.com/news/world/2020/08/12/Asia-Pacific-South-Korea-building-aircraft-carrier-US-made-fighter-jets/stories/202008120103
• http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/959453.html
• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/australian-and-south-korean-light-aircraft-carriers-waste-taxes-just-to-satisfy-vanity/
• https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/south-korea-pushes-ahead-with-aircraft-carrier-only-its-admirals-want/
• https://www.donga.com/news/Politics/article/all/20210314/105867048/1
• https://weekly.donga.com/List/3/all/11/2495944/1
• http://www.bizhankook.com/bk/article/21511
• https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/07/does-more-f-35s-mean-south-koreas-aircraft-carrier-dream-is-dead/
• https://www.businessinsider.com/yoon-north-korea-hardline-end-south-korea-aircraft-carrier-plan-2022-7
• https://news.usni.org/2022/09/01/south-korea-zeros-f-35b-cvx-carrier-program-in-favor-of-funding-north-korean-deterrence-strategy
• https://news.usni.org/2022/07/11/f-35a-purchase-raises-questions-over-south-korean-aircraft-carrier-program-says-expert
• https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2022/08/205_335285.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/08/cvx-officially-axed-from-south-korean-defense-budget-in-2023/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/08/cvx-reportedly-left-out-of-south-koreas-2023-defense-budget/

Political and Geopolitical

Japan

• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a33586594/south-korea-aircraft-carrier-f35/
• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/armed-to-the-teeth-with-stealth-fighters-a-look-at-south-korea-s-upcoming-lpx-ii-aircraft-carrier
• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/south-korea-s-carrier-program-is-aimed-squarely-at-japan-new-30-000-ton-assault-ship-with-f-35b-stealth-jets-approved
• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/the-future-of-the-south-korean-navy-does-seoul-seek-global-power-projection-capabilities
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/south-korea-getting-light-aircraft-carriers-166525
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/how-south-korea-could-soon-have-f-35b-armed-aircraft-carriers-82776
• https://asianmilitaryreview.com/2019/10/south-korea-joins-asias-carrier-race/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/south-korea-getting-aircraft-carrier-compete-china-and-japan-129467
• http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/961670.html

Large aircraft carrier

• https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/these-aircraft-carrier-designs-are-being-considered-by-south-korea/
• https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2019101009377644381
• http://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10040&pn=1&num=95176&pan
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/30347/south-korea-considers-building-large-aircraft-carriers-as-country-prepares-to-buy-more-f-35s
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/august/8807-south-korea-navy-recent-f-35b-order-confirms-plans-to-get-new-aircraft-carrier.html
• https://alert5.com/2019/10/11/these-are-the-two-aircraft-carrier-designs-south-korea-is-considering/
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/august/8807-south-korea-navy-recent-f-35b-order-confirms-plans-to-get-new-aircraft-carrier.html
• https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/rok/cva-x.htm
• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/south-korea-considers-building-heavy-70-000-ton-aircraft-carriers-f-35c-and-e-2-acquisition-expected
• https://thediplomat.com/2019/07/south-korea-moves-toward-medium-sized-aircraft-carriers-why/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/south-korea-considers-larger-aircraft-carrier-procurement/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/03/south-korea-eyeing-larger-aircraft-carrier-for-its-cvx-program/

Japanese Hospital Ship

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22144827.html
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Lacking-hospital-ships-for-virus-response-Japan-to-fill-the-gap
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Japan-s-shipbuilders-jump-at-prospect-of-first-hospital-ship
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/04/12/national/japan-reconsider-possibility-using-hospital-ships-pandemic-rages/
• https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/japan-should-build-hospital-ships
• https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/covid-19-japans-ship-builders-keen-to-launch-countrys-first-hospital-ship-to-meet-shortage-of-beds/1952572/
• https://www.tradewindsnews.com/shipyards/japan-plans-to-build-235m-hospital-ship/2-1-775474
• https://www.marketopportunities.fi/home/2020/japan-is-considering-to-build-hospital-ship/
• https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2020041100285/
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200224/p2a/00m/0na/020000c

Loyal Wingman

History

Early development

• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/FM-Resources/Budget/ (under research vol 1. Keywords: wingman, automation, interoperability, interoperable, novice control, project no. 622403, 2403)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY22/RDTE_/FY22_PB_RDTE_Vol-I.pdf?ver=DGijGVofWq4jnTnOLuU5Bg%3d%3d (FY 2022 p. 53-54)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY21/RDTE_/FY21%20Air%20Force%20Research%20Development%20Test%20and%20Evaluation%20Vol%20I.pdf?ver=2020-02-11-083544-793 (FY 2021 p. 56-57)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY20/RDTE/FY20_PB_RDTE_Vol-I.PDF?ver=2019-03-18-153506-463 (FY 2020 p. 51-52)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY19/RDT_E/Air%20Force%20Research%20Development%20Test%20and%20Evaluation%20Vol%20I%20FY19.pdf?ver=2018-02-13-094324-170 (FY 2019 p. 42-43)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/Air%20Force%20Research,%20Development,%20Test%20and%20Evaluation%20Vol-I%20FY18.pdf?ver=2017-05-23-155947-797 (FY 2018 p. 48-49)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY16/AFD-150309-009.pdf?ver=2016-08-24-100234-910 (FY 2016 p. 47-48)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY14/AFD-130408-064.pdf?ver=2016-08-24-092814-877 (FY 2014 p. 50-51)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY12/AFD-110211-028.pdf?ver=2016-08-23-123449-027 (FY 2012 p. 94-95)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY10/AFD-090511-079.pdf?ver=2016-08-23-091816-927 (FY 2010 p. 139-140)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY08/AFD-070207-027.pdf?ver=2016-08-22-132031-120 (FY 2008 p. 118-119)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY06/AFD-070221-112.pdf?ver=2016-08-22-113333-490 (FY 2006 p. 106-107)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY05/AFD-070221-148.pdf?ver=2016-08-22-110146-960 (FY 2005 p. 84)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY04/AFD-070223-058.pdf?ver=2016-08-22-101828-843 (FY 2004 p. 84)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY03/AFD-070223-091.pdf?ver=2016-08-22-092739-567 (FY 2003 p. 75)
• https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY02/AFD-070223-128.pdf?ver=2016-08-19-124956-920 (FY 2002 p. 75)

Later development

• https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/774728/flight-plan-outlines-next-20-years-for-rpa/
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a26752308/loyal-wingman-sidekick-drone-flight/
• https://www.nato.int/docu/review/articles/2017/07/28/autonomous-military-drones-no-longer-science-fiction/index.html
• https://www.businessinsider.com/f-16-drone-have-raider-ii-loyal-wingman-f-35-lockheed-martin-2017-4
• https://warisboring.com/2018-the-year-u-s-fighter-pilots-could-get-drone-wingmen/
• https://www.c4isrnet.com/unmanned/uas/2016/10/19/loyal-wingman-program-seeks-to-realize-benefits-of-advancements-in-autonomy/
• https://fortune.com/2016/03/30/autonomous-fighter-jets-join-the-f-35/
• https://www.airforcemag.com/f-16-demonstrates-autonomous-strike-in-loyal-wingman-testing/
• https://www.airforcemag.com/information-rules-the-air-battle-of-the-future/
• https://www.airforcemag.com/the-drone-end-game/
• https://www.311institute.com/the-usaf-turned-an-f-16-fighter-jet-into-the-worlds-most-advanced-drone/
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/research/a26028/f-16-drone-have-raider-ii/
• https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/11/u-s-air-force-and-lockheed-demonstrate-autonomous-f-16-strike-capabilities/
• https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/6.2015-2792
• https://govtribe.com/opportunity/federal-contract-opportunity/autonomy-for-loyal-wingman-rfiafrlrqkh20150003
• https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/autonomous-unmanned-systems/unmanned-military-case-study-have-raider-demo.html
• https://www.auvsi.org/air-force-plans-invest-suas-bolster-its-capabilities
• https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2016/10/military-unsure-how-test-future-autonomous-drones/132525/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/air-force-wingman-drones-are-one-step-closer-deployment-176254
• https://www.flyingmag.com/air-force-looking-to-manned-unmanned-aircraft-teaming/
• https://asiatimes.com/2022/01/drone-wars-race-is-on-for-unmanned-aerial-supremacy/

Implementation

• https://www.aerosociety.com/news/loyal-wingmen-and-loyal-packs/
• https://warontherocks.com/2018/02/loyal-wingman-flocking-swarming-new-models-distributed-airpower/
• https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R45178.pdf (p. 13-14)
• https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/1054270.pdf
• https://www.ussc.edu.au/analysis/loyal-wingmen-a-game-changer
• https://www.uavdach.org/?p=1255496
• https://csbaonline.org/uploads/documents/Five_Priorities_For_The_Air_Forces_Future_Combat_Air_Force_Web.pdf (p. 49)
• https://airpower.airforce.gov.au/APDC/media/PDF-Files/Pathfinder/PF335-The-Concept-of-Expendable-Uninhabited-Aerial-Vehicles.pdf
• https://www.japcc.org/manned-unmanned-teaming/
• http://armyaviationmagazine.com/index.php/archive/not-so-current/589-unmanned-aircraft-systems-manned-unmanned-teaming
• https://dronebusiness.center/usaf-suas-flight-plan-2016-2036-10529/
• https://scholar.afit.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3354&context=etd (p. 79-81)
• https://www.unidir.org/files/publications/pdfs/-en-726.pdf (p. 3)
• https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/loyal-wingmen-uavs-might-be-better-for-nonlethal-missions-report/140429.article?referrer=RSS
• https://breakingdefense.com/2020/10/mitchell-touts-low-cost-drones-as-force-multipliers/
• https://ftp.hotelnewsresource.com/loyal-wingmen-uavs-might-be-better-for-nonlethal-missions-report-1495.html
• https://www.mitchellaerospacepower.org/aerospace-nation
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaR6c5UKT9c&ab_channel=TheMitchellInstituteforAerospaceStudies
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2020/9/25/air-force-betting-on-new-robotic-wingman
• https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2020/12/21/the-importance-of-advancing-loyal-wingman-technology/
• https://australianaviation.com.au/2021/03/feature-will-loyal-wingman-usher-in-a-new-age-of-air-power/
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/3/23/f-35-procurement-could-be-swayed-by-robo-jets
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/38847/air-force-eyes-drones-for-adversary-and-light-attack-roles-as-it-mulls-buying-new-f-16s
• https://breakingdefense.com/2020/11/drones-help-for-manned-fighters-bombers-not-a-substitute/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42282/heres-how-fighter-pilots-could-control-loyal-wingmen-via-a-tablet-on-their-thigh
• https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/loyal-wingmen-could-be-used-to-break-open-enemy-defences/
• https://www.airandspaceforces.com/loyal-wingman-or-untethered-drone-why-not-both-industry-leaders-say/
• https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2020/12/21/the-importance-of-advancing-loyal-wingman-technology/
• https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/02/13/how-autonomous-wingmen-will-help-fighter-pilots-in-the-next-war/
• https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1054270.pdf
• https://greydynamics.com/manned-unmanned-teaming-the-future-of-combat-air-systems/
• https://www.airforce-technology.com/features/uncrewed-ambitions-of-the-loyal-wingman/

Sixth-generation fighter

• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2019/9/16/what-to-expect-from-sixth-gen-aircraft
• https://www.military.com/defensetech/2018/03/26/air-force-offers-glimpse-6th-gen-fighters-future-flight-suits.html
• https://eurasiantimes.com/6th-gen-fighter-jets-to-be-equipped-with-laser-weapons-as-f-22s-f-35s-could-be-phased-out/
• https://www.airforcemag.com/article/1009fighter/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40621/new-details-emerge-about-secretive-program-that-aims-to-replace-f-22

'Game changer'

• https://innovolo.co.uk/everything-we-learned-from-boeing-about-its-potentially-game-changing-loyal-wingman-drone
• https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/opinion/loyal-wingmen-a-gamechanger/news-story/af8dcba5067596f6ca008faa1548b746
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/33271/everything-we-learned-from-boeing-about-its-potentially-game-changing-loyal-wingman-drone
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/26467/u-k-s-sudden-move-to-field-a-drone-swarm-squadron-may-point-to-bigger-unmanned-developments
• https://insideunmannedsystems.com/to-swarm-or-not-to-swarm/

Countries

United States

• https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/9/18255358/us-air-force-xq58-a-valkyrie-prototype-robotic-loyal-wingman-drone-successful-test-flight
• https://sofrep.com/fightersweep/boeing-unveils-loyal-wingman-drone-and-it-may-be-the-future-of-air-combat/
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a19592740/air-force-f-35a-drones-loyal-wingman/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/34982/highly-modified-air-launched-loyal-wingman-drone-tested-with-air-force-f-15-eagle
• https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/10/sitrep-with-skyborg-air-force-hopes-to-give-pilots-a-loyal-wingman/
• https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/us-air-force-new-fighter/
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/research/a36041139/air-force-drone-xq-58a-valkyrie-launches-drone/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41683/ai-that-bested-air-force-pilot-in-digital-dogfights-headed-for-l-39-jet-trainer
• https://www.aero-mag.com/off-board-sensing-station-03112021
• https://breakingdefense.com/2021/12/the-air-forces-top-civilian-wants-a-drone-wingman-for-the-b-21-bomber/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43402/two-new-secret-drone-programs-could-emerge-in-the-air-forces-next-budget-proposal
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43903/kratos-reveals-existence-of-secretive-demogorgon-unmanned-combat-aircraft-program
• https://breakingdefense.com/2021/12/heres-what-we-know-about-the-classified-drones-the-air-force-wants-to-buy-in-fy23/
• https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/citations/AD1018255

Skyborg Program

• https://afresearchlab.com/technology/vanguards/successstories/skyborg
• https://afresearchlab.com/technology/vanguards/#:~:text=The%20Air%20Force%20announced%20the,concepts%20through%20prototyping%20and%20experimentation.
• https://www.c4isrnet.com/air/2019/03/14/introducing-skyborg-your-new-ai-wingman/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/27067/usaf-plans-for-its-skyborg-ai-computer-brain-to-be-flying-drones-in-the-next-two-years
• https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1796930/skyborg-program-seeks-industry-input-for-artificial-intelligence-initiative/
• https://www.defensenews.com/air/2019/05/22/under-skyborg-program-f-35-and-f-15ex-jets-could-control-drone-sidekicks/
• https://www.airforcemag.com/Skyborg-Eyeing-First-Flights-This-Summer/
• https://www.airforce-technology.com/features/skyborg-the-us-air-forces-future-ai-fleet/
• https://www.airforcemag.com/skyborg-weapon-swarms-satellites-chosen-as-first-vanguards/
• https://federalnewsnetwork.com/air-force/2019/11/air-force-names-three-technologies-for-its-futuristic-vanguard-program/
• https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2097191/air-force-announces-vanguard-peos/
• https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2095363/air-force-announces-vanguard-peos/
• https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2161856/et-ctf-completes-new-test-bed-flight-tests/
• https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/air-force-continues-advance-science-and-technology-strategy/4FCN1Afyxb0HbPqbEEXWyL/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/34351/glitzy-air-force-video-lays-out-skyborg-artificial-intelligence-combat-drone-program
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtUxfFaYAPs&ab_channel=AFResearchLab
• https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2286368/aflcmc-awards-skyborg-contract/
• https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2286986/aflcmc-awards-skyborg-contract/
• https://www.airforcemag.com/4-companies-move-forward-in-skyborg-competition/
• https://www.airforcemag.com/PDF/DocumentFile/Documents/2019/USAF%20Science%20and%20Technology%20Strategy.pdf
• https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/kratos-usaf-skyborg-vanguard-programme/
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2019/11/21/air-force-reveals-details-on-st-vanguard-programs
• https://www.defensenews.com/air/2020/05/20/more-than-one-company-could-get-cash-to-build-the-air-forces-ai-equipped-skyborg-drone/
• https://taskandpurpose.com/military-tech/air-force-skyborg-contracts
• https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/strike-air-combat/6553-us-air-force-announces-contenders-for-local-loyal-wingman-competition
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2020/7/28/air-force-to-fly-new-skyborg-drones-next-year#:~:text=The%20Air%20Force%20plans%20to,capabilities%20for%20the%20future%20force.
• https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/news/article-display/article/2365361/aflcmc-awards-skyborg-second-phase/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/36824/over-a-dozen-companies-awarded-contracts-for-air-forces-skyborg-combat-drone-program
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40529/kratos-mako-loyal-wingman-drone-emerges-with-major-modifications-for-skyborg-trials
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40465/air-force-conducts-first-test-flight-of-skyborg-computer-brain-on-loyal-wingman-drone
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a36412460/air-force-ai-brain-first-flight-skyborg-details/
• https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2021/06/30/skyborg-makes-its-second-flight-this-time-autonomously-piloting-general-atomics-avenger-drone/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41779/f-16-testbed-becomes-an-x-plane-ahead-of-work-on-air-forces-skyborg-ai-computer-brain
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41726/the-first-xq-58a-valkyrie-is-already-headed-to-a-museum
• https://www.airforcemag.com/nf-16d-vista-redesignated-an-x-plane-to-test-skyborg/
• https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/08/20/kratos-general-atomics-get-more-money-for-skyborg-development/
• https://www.airforcemag.com/skyborg-air-force-contracts-advance/
• https://breakingdefense.com/2021/08/budgetary-pressures-could-push-skyborg-beyond-2023/
• https://www.aero-mag.com/skyborg-vanguard-kratos-19082021
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2021-07-31/vista-testbed-becomes-x-62a-joins-skyborg-effort
• https://www.dvidshub.net/news/402134/nf-16d-vista-becomes-x-62a-paves-way-skyborg-autonomous-flight-tests
• https://asiatimes.com/2021/09/northrop-unveils-an-advanced-loyal-wingman/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42299/new-unmanned-loyal-wingman-design-based-on-stealthy-son-of-ares-jet-emerges
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/09/17/northrop-grumman-autonomous-aircraft/
• https://www.militaryaerospace.com/unmanned/article/14211032/unmanned-jet-fighter-loyal-wingman

Australia

• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2019-06-13/loyal-wingman-part-future-air-combat
• https://www.defensenews.com/air/2020/05/04/boeing-rolls-out-australias-first-loyal-wingman-combat-drone/
• https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/avalon/2019/02/27/boeing-unveils-loyal-wingman-drone/
• https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/loyal-wingman-to-take-australias-airpower-into-the-next-era/
• https://theaviationist.com/2020/05/12/lets-talk-about-the-recent-roll-out-of-the-first-loyal-wingman-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-for-australia/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32950/behold-boeings-loyal-wingman-drone-for-australia-as-it-rapidly-takes-shape
• https://www.aerospacetestinginternational.com/news/defense/boeing-powers-up-loyal-wingman-drone-in-australia.html
• https://www.aero-mag.com/boeing-loyal-wingman-05102020/
• https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/05/asia/australia-loyal-wingman-drone-intl-hnk/index.html
• https://www.inceptivemind.com/boeing-australia-fires-up-engine-first-loyal-wingman-unmanned-aircraft/15267/
• https://theaviationist.com/2020/08/21/boeings-prototype-of-loyal-wingman-drone-for-australia-spotted-during-ground-testing-at-an-airfield-in-queensland/
• https://theaviationist.com/2020/09/14/boeing-has-completed-engine-run-on-first-unmanned-loyal-wingman-aircraft-for-australia/
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-unmanned/boeing-could-produce-loyal-wingman-fighter-like-drone-by-middle-of-decade-executive-idUSKBN22G30I
• https://newatlas.com/military/boeing-loyal-wingman-combat-drone-first-engine-run/
• https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/05/07/boeing-delivers-first-loyal-wingman-drone-prototype-testing.html
• https://www.aviationtoday.com/2019/11/20/test-aircraft-airpower-teaming-system-flies-first-time-boeing-australia-says/
• https://asiatimes.com/2020/05/australias-receives-it-first-loyal-wingman/
• https://kfgo.com/2020/12/01/boeing-completes-unmanned-airpower-teaming-tests-in-australia/
• https://www.aerospacetestinginternational.com/news/drones-air-taxis/boeing-completes-autonomous-teaming-test-flights-in-australia.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/boeing-australia-completes-first-taxi-test-of-loyal-wingman
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/boeing-fires-up-loyal-wingman-engine-ahead-of-flight-trials
• https://www.aerospacetestinginternational.com/videos/boeings-loyal-wingman-autonomous-teaming-drone-completes-first-test-flight.html
• https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/03/02/australia-makes-another-order-for-boeing-made-loyal-wingman-drones-after-a-successful-first-flight/
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a35716158/watch-boeing-loyal-wingman-australia-aircraft-take-flight/
• https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/loyal-wingman-leads-the-way-to-the-raaf-of-2121/
• http://www.travelnewsasia.com/news21/43-LoyalWingman.shtml
• https://insidedefense.com/insider/boeing-chooses-australia-first-final-assembly-facility-build-loyal-wingman
• https://www.theaustralian.com.au/special-reports/revolutionary-uncrewed-royal-australian-air-force-combat-jet-mission-surges-on/news-story/81a4d1ce7e6deeb46a2bc922430f5dbd
• https://australianaviation.com.au/2021/11/loyal-wingman-program-hits-new-milestone-with-two-new-test-flights/
• https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/design-of-boeings-loyal-wingman-gives-clues-about-performance-and-roles/
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/11/05/boeing-australia-loyal-wingman/
• https://newatlas.com/military/second-loyal-wingman-flight-test/
• https://theaviationist.com/2021/11/11/loyal-wingman-update/
• https://sldinfo.com/2022/01/digital-twining-and-the-loyal-wingman-program/
• https://www.airforce.gov.au/our-work/projects-and-programs/ghost-bat

Russia

• https://aviationweek.com/special-topics/air-dominance/russia-reveals-loyal-wingman-concept
• https://www.aerotime.aero/valius.venckunas/25876-closer-look-at-grom-the-russian-loyal-wingman
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/30053/watch-russias-s-70-unmanned-combat-air-vehicle-fly-with-an-su-57-for-the-first-time
• http://alert5.com/2020/08/21/russia-reveals-specs-of-its-loyal-wingman-ucav/
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/27712/Russia___s_New_Stealth_Drone_May_Destroy_Adversary___s_Air_Defenses
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/35367/now-russia-wants-its-first-okhotnik-combat-drone-in-service-by-2024
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/28444/Russian____Okhotnik____Stealth_Drone_Tested_with_Air_to_air_Missiles
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37914/russias-okhotnik-unmanned-combat-air-vehicle-tests-air-to-air-missiles-report
• https://thediplomat.com/2021/01/russias-behemoth-hunter-drone-destroys-ground-target-in-test/
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/01/15/russia-hunter-drone-drops-bomb/
• https://www.aerotime.aero/27469-Russia-to-develop-loyal-wingmen-for-loyal-wingmen
• https://theaviationist.com/2021/03/01/tv-report-about-russian-uavs-provides-new-insights-into-the-sukhoi-s-70-okhotnik-ucav-program/
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/07/28/su-57-wingman-drones/
• https://asiatimes.com/2021/07/two-seater-su-57-linked-to-wingman-combat-drone/
• https://www.airway1.com/sukhoi-will-build-two-seat-su-57-to-control-okhotnik-drone/
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30033/New_Versions_of_Russian_Su_57_Being_Developed__UAC_Chief
• https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/08/an-upgraded-version-of-the-sukhoi-su-57-will-go-into-production-starting-in-2025/
• https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/12/s-70-okhotnik-news-from-the-russian-loyal-wingman/
• https://asiatimes.com/2022/01/russias-hunter-drone-closing-in-on-boeing-dassault-rivals/

China

• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a28845055/china-loyal-wingman-drone/
• https://www.defense-unmanned.com/article/3559/china-hints-at-%E2%80%98loyal-wingman%E2%80%99-drone-development.html
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/38655/ten-years-ago-today-chinas-j-20-stealth-fighter-first-flew-a-two-seater-could-be-next
• https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htterr/20210115.aspx
• https://www.aerotime.aero/26931-j-20-to-become-the-first-twin-seat-fifth-generation-fighter
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/6673/chinas-highly-evolved-fc-31-stealth-fighter-makes-its-first-flight
• https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/future-autonomous-air-platforms-indo-pacific/
• https://thediplomat.com/2021/06/how-chinese-unmanned-platforms-could-degrade-taiwans-air-defense-and-disable-a-us-navy-carrier/
• https://www.nippon.com/en/news/reu20210929KBN2GP0M3/china-unveils-'loyal-wingman'-armed-drone-concept.html
• https://thestarphoenix.com/pmn/business-pmn/china-unveils-loyal-wingman-armed-drone-concept
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42555/china-is-cloning-kratos-xq-58a-valkyrie-unmanned-combat-air-vehicle-concept
• https://i-hls.com/archives/110859

United Kingdom

• https://sldinfo.com/2019/07/the-uk-launches-its-loyal-wingman-program/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/34498/united-kingdom-will-decide-soon-who-will-build-its-first-loyal-wingman-drones
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-07-17/project-mosquito-uks-loyal-wingman-program-moves-ahead
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/27157/Boeing_Australia_to_Share_Loyal_Wingman_System_Design_with_UK
• https://adbr.com.au/uk-to-develop-unmanned-loyal-wingman-concepts/
• https://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/212048/uk-mod-reveals-progress-in-%E2%80%98loyal-wingman%E2%80%99-drone-development.html
• https://www.uasvision.com/2019/02/19/uk-tempests-unmanned-loyal-wingmen-to-be-carrier-capable/
• https://dronewars.net/2020/09/29/the-future-of-british-combat-air-power-in-the-second-drone-age/
• https://www.accflttrain.com/project-mosquito-uks-loyal-wingman-program-moves-ahead/
• https://dronewars.net/2019/09/02/uk-rapidly-developing-new-drone-programmes-mosquito-and-swarming/
• https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-air-force-swarming-drone-project-exceeding-expectations/
• https://www.airforce-technology.com/features/raf-exceeding-expectations-with-swarming-drone-development/
• https://www.aerosociety.com/news/exclusive-video-royal-air-force-lays-out-roadmap-to-its-combat-cloud-future/
• https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-looking-at-unmanned-combat-drones-to-make-up-volume/
• https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2019/07/military-lab-to-develop-novel-drones-for-raf/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39922/now-the-uk-wants-to-add-combat-drones-to-its-aircraft-carriers-but-is-it-really-feasible
• https://www.naval-technology.com/news/royal-navy-project-vixen-exploring-potential-carrier-uas/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39658/british-armed-forces-poised-to-make-big-cuts-to-f-35-plans-and-more
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/01/25/uk-loyal-wingman-drone/
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2021/01/25/british-shell-out-seed-funding-for-loyal-wingman-combat-drone/
• https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/politics/14418039/britains-army-facing-deepest-cuts-for-300-years/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/britain%E2%80%99s-mosquito-wingman-drone-could-fly-f-35-decade-185084
• https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/spirit-belfast-details-industrial-team-for-uks-loyal-wingman-trial/143493.article
• https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/05/06/british-space-force-never-say-never-says-uk-general.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/spirit-aerosystems-names-team-for-uk-mosquito-loyal-wingman-effort
• https://www.defensenews.com/interviews/2021/05/09/britains-royal-air-force-chief-talks-f-35-tally-and-divesting-equipment/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-2021-uk-earmarks-2023-for-first-mosquito-loyal-wingman-flight

European countries

• https://esut.de/en/2020/08/meldungen/22156/airbus-laesst-loyal-wingman-fliegen/
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2019/7/26/europe-us-targeting-robotic-wingman-programs
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a28071468/france-unveils-next-generation-fighter-jet/
• https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wordpress/2020/02/13/fcas-initial-demonstrator-phase-1a-contracts-awarded/
• https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/11/14/with-plans-for-drone-sidekicks-europes-futuristic-jet-program-slowly-comes-into-focus/
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2020/05/26/three-european-air-forces-approve-performance-benchmarks-for-next-gen-fighter-jet/
• https://www.aero-mag.com/fcas-dassault-aviation-airbus-contract-130220/
• https://sldinfo.com/2020/06/an-fcas-update-june-2020/
• https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wordpress/2020/02/13/fcas-initial-demonstrator-phase-1a-contracts-awarded/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/airbus-demos-remote-carrier-loyal-wingman-connectivity-with-eurofighters-and-tornados

Japan

• https://alert5.com/2020/10/04/japan-to-develop-loyal-wingman-for-f-x-fighter/
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a23212/japan-pilotless-combat-aircraft/
• https://warisboring.com/drone-wingmen-for-japanese-fighter-jocks/#comments

Brazil

• https://www.aerotime.aero/27800-brazil--and-embraer-to-study-loyal-wingman-concept

India

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/aero-india-2021-hals-loyal-wingmen-break-cover
• https://www.aerotime.aero/27216-What-do-we-know-about-Indias-fighter-jet-drone-program
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/aero-india-2019-hal-unveils-unmanned-wingman-concept

Ukraine

• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29815/New_Ukrainian_Attack_Drone_Concept_Has_Russian_UAVs__Tanks_in_its_Sights

Turkey

• https://eurasiantimes.com/role-reversal-for-f-16-fighter-jet-as-us-origin-attack-aircraft-could-be-used-as-drone-bodyguard-by-turkey/

South Korea

• https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/10/new-video-of-the-kf-21-boramae-the-future-fighter-developed-in-south-korea/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/adex-2021-kai-reveals-fa-50-loyal-wingman-concept-for-kf-21
• https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/10/south-korea-kai-will-develop-an-unmanned-fa-50-as-the-kf-21-boramae-loyal-wingman/
• https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/korean-air-to-help-develop-stealthy-loyal-wingman-uavs/149857.article

Ground deployment

• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41841/ripsaw-unmanned-mini-tank-sent-to-the-armys-shooting-range-for-the-first-time

Kawasaki RC-2

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/2018-12-11.html
• https://www.c4isrnet.com/electronic-warfare/2020/10/05/japan-is-bolstering-its-electronic-warfare-capabilities/
• https://defence-blog.com/news/japan-military-accepts-first-rc-2-modern-spy-plane.html
• https://www.defensenews.com/electronic-warfare/2020/10/05/japan-is-bolstering-its-electronic-warfare-capabilities/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/10/03/national/asdf-deploys-new-reconnaissance-plane-iruma-base/
• https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/singapore-airshow/2018/02/07/images-reveal-progress-on-japans-c-2-intelligence-gathering-variant/
• https://theaviationist.com/2018/06/27/footage-of-japans-new-kawasaki-c-2-elint-variant-operating-from-iruma-air-base-emerge/
• https://adbr.com.au/japan-to-develop-airborne-ew-capability/
• https://thediplomat.com/2018/09/japan-gears-up-for-electronic-warfare/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205695.html
• https://www.militaryaerospace.com/sensors/article/14185345/elint-electronic-warfare-ew-intelligencegathering
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/24059/Japan_to_Develop_New_Electronic_Attack_Aircraft
• https://www.c4isrnet.com/electronic-warfare/2019/09/05/japans-budget-document-reveals-electronic-warfare-plans/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/khi-to-develop-ew-aircraft-for-jgsdf-with-stand-off-jamming-capability

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-use-c-2-airlifter-for-stand-off-ew-aircraft

Network Electronic Warfare System (Japan)

• https://defence-blog.com/news/army/jgsdf-unveiled-mysterious-military-vehicle-during-fuji-firepower-2018.html
• https://www.defaiya.com/news/Products/Products/2018/09/05/japan-unveils-mysterious-military-vehicle
• https://www.c4isrnet.com/electronic-warfare/2019/09/05/japans-budget-document-reveals-electronic-warfare-plans/
• https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/japans-military-unveils-new-ew-system/
• https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/jgsdf-reveals-more-ew-equipment/
• https://ipdefenseforum.com/2020/10/japan-seeks-electromagnetic-upgrade-to-defend-islands/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-displays-new-sph-prototype-more-elements-of-road-mobile-ew-system
• https://isdp.eu/japans-emerging-electronic-warfare-capability-a-game-changer-in-the-electromagnetic-domain/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/jgsdf-to-form-new-ew-unit-to-defend-japans-southern-remote-islands
• https://ssl.bsk-z.or.jp/kenkyucenter/pdf/30%E2%91%A3HPmitsubisi.pdf
• https://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20180915/sot18091520030007-n1.html
• https://jm2040.blogspot.com/2018/05/gs-c646300-c1.html
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210330/p2a/00m/0na/018000c

Aegis Ashore equipped vessel (Japan)

• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-seeks-2-more-Aegis-ships-to-plug-missile-defense-hole2
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37410/japan-considers-building-two-super-sized-destroyers-as-an-alternative-to-aegis-ashore
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/11/fe4be70af657-japan-weighs-large-vessel-as-alternative-to-land-based-aegis-system.html
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/11/494d4aad8578-japan-eyes-2-aegis-ships-after-land-based-defense-plan-scrapped.html
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/japan-might-build-super-destroyers-why-think-north-korea-and-china-172243
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/11/dce969842832-lockheed-exec-says-aegis-radar-fully-capable-for-japan-naval-ships.html
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-defence-aegis-exclusive/exclusive-as-japan-weighs-missile-defence-options-raytheon-lobbies-for-lockheeds-300-million-radar-deal-idUSKCN24V0VQ
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/24691686.html
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/11/24/national/defense-ministry-build-two-aegis-destroyers/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/11/cc263e7c9af2-ldp-lawmakers-back-aegis-ships-as-alternative-to-land-based-system.html
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37410/japan-considers-building-two-super-sized-destroyers-as-an-alternative-to-aegis-ashore
• https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/japan-to-back-aegis-on-ships-as-missile-interceptors-kyodo-says-1.1528687
• https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/69875?rct=world
• https://this.kiji.is/695377161879798881
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2020/12/03/japans-mega-size-missile-defense-destroyers-could-be-some-of-the-toughest-warships-in-asia/?sh=55ac020b5c49
• https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-to-put-new-aegis-radars-on-warships-after-cancelling-ground-stations-media
• https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-japan-defence-aegis/japan-to-put-new-aegis-radars-on-warships-after-cancelling-ground-stations-asahi-idUSKBN28H041
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/12/f11cedbc702d-japan-to-build-2-new-aegis-ships-defense-minister.html
• https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQODE0911Q0Z01C20A2000000
• https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/201209/plt2012090024-n1.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-build-two-new-aegis-equipped-destroyers-as-alternatives-to-land-based-bmd-systems
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/12/024903c366e7-japan-oks-building-of-2-aegis-ships-as-alternative-to-on-land-system.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/12/japans-mod-may-build-additional-aegis-destroyers-as-aegis-ashore-alternative/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/12/19/national/japan-may-equip-aegis-ships-long-range-standoff-missiles/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2020/12/21/stretching-the-meaning-of-the-word-defense-the-japanese-navy-mulls-land-attack-missiles-for-its-new-warships/?sh=fa3bfc21f2a5
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/03/japans-new-aegis-ships-will-need-to-counter-hypersonic-weapons/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26226468.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/05/japans-mod-new-aegis-equipped-missile-defense-ships-may-be-multihulls/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/05/4ebd4eb104f5-defense-ministry-mulls-potentially-costly-design-for-2-new-aegis-ships.html
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2021/may/10135-japan-plans-to-acquire-two-new-vessels-equipped-with-aegis-combat-system.html
• https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/japans-new-aegis-ships-cost-least-900-bln-yen-asahi-2021-05-21/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26429467.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/05/japans-new-aegis-equipped-ships-what-we-know-so-far/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/05/0984c0c4e07e-japans-new-aegis-ships-estimated-to-cost-900-bil-yen-sources.html
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/spy-7-for-japan-and-aegis-system-j7-b-ballistic-missile-interception-and-search-tracking-of-other-targets-at-the-same-time/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/01/lockheed-demonstrates-the-integration-of-spy-7-into-aegis-for-japan/
• https://news.usni.org/2022/09/06/japan-to-build-two-massive-20000-ton-missile-defense-warships-indian-carrier-commissions
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/japan-to-build-giant-missile-defense-ships-its-largest-post-wwii-surface-combatants
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/new-details-on-japans-future-bmd-vessels-revealed/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/0429a9669257-japan-to-downsize-2-planned-aegis-destroyers-to-increase-mobility.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/12/japanese-mod-releases-further-details-of-asev-bmd-destroyers/
• https://news.usni.org/2022/12/27/japanese-mod-releases-details-on-ballistic-missile-defense-ships
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/first-rendering-of-japans-ballistic-missile-defense-ship-concept-released
• https://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/12563/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/01/japan-to-increase-the-number-of-aegis-destroyers/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/06/japans-new-asev-ships-will-boast-an-impressive-128-vls-cells/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-revert-aegis-destroyers-for-air-defence-roles-once-bmd-ships-come-online

Indigenous Defense Submarine (Taiwan)

• https://project2049.net/tag/china/page/10/
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2016/08/03/taiwan-establishes-submarine-development-center/
• https://www.nti.org/analysis/articles/taiwan-submarine-capabilities/
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3899467
• https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wordpress/2019/09/10/taiwan-dispatching-teams-to-europe-u-s-as-indigenous-submarine-program-readies-launch/
• https://thediplomat.com/2019/11/taiwans-difficult-yet-viable-indigenous-submarine-project-needs-cross-party-support/
• https://taiwanenglishnews.com/retired-submarine-officers-new-book-criticizes-taiwans-indigenous-submarine-building-project/
• https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/11/24/taiwans-leader-launches-production-of-domestically-made-submarine.html
• https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2020/06/29/taiwan-progressed-with-domestically-designed-submarine/
• https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3009573/taiwan-offers-glimpse-home-built-submarine-designed-deter
• https://thediplomat.com/2019/05/taiwan-unveils-model-of-indigenously-designed-diesel-electric-attack-submarine/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/05/b86865a4528c-taiwan-begins-work-on-1st-indigenous-submarine-facility.html
• http://gentleseas.blogspot.com/2019/05/taiwan-and-its-foreign-designed.html
• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/taiwan-begins-construction-of-domestic-submarines/
• https://sentinel.tw/rough-seas-taiwan-ids/
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/23569/Taiwan_Hires_Gibraltar_Based_Consultant_to_Create_Submarine_Blueprints
• https://www.iiss.org/blogs/military-balance/2018/08/indigenous-submarines-taiwan
• https://www.hudson.org/research/11900-help-taiwan-get-submarines
• https://thediplomat.com/2019/11/time-for-taiwan-to-scrap-the-indigenous-diesel-submarine/
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2015/12/05/taiwan-turning-the-screws-on-washingtons-sub-deal/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/here-comes-taiwans-submarines-33391
• https://thetaiwantimes.com/chinas-maritime-aggression-fuelling-asias-submarine-race/6879
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/november/9224-taiwan-to-start-construction-of-first-local-made-submarine.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/taiwan-to-start-building-first-indigenous-submarine-before-end-of-november
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4036918
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4044102
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/09/is-south-korea-involved-in-taiwans-indigenous-submarine-project/
• https://defpost.com/taiwan-begins-construction-of-indigenous-submarine/
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-taiwan-defence/taiwan-to-start-building-new-submarine-fleet-next-week-idUSKBN2800HG
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/37840/taiwan-is-finally-set-to-build-the-new-diesel-electric-submarines-it-desperately-needs
• https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20201216-taiwan-says-us-has-approved-key-submarine-technology-sale
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-taiwan-security/taiwan-bolsters-south-china-sea-deployments-gets-u-s-submarine-parts-approval-idUSKBN2B90D7
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4152187
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/03/taiwan-submarine-project-making-progress-following-u-s-greenlight-for-key-equipment-supply/
• https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-04-02/taiwan-says-european-countries-helping-with-submarine-project
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-taiwan-defence-idUSKBN2BQ00R
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4254213
• https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2021/07/07/2003760436
• https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2021/07/12/2003760717
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/07/taiwans-first-indigenous-submarine-to-be-launched-ahead-of-schedule/
• https://seawaves.com/?p=13311

Significance

• https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/19/asia/taiwan-submarine-fleet-analysis-intl-hnk-ml/index.html
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4069433
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/11/taiwan-starts-construction-of-new-ids-submarine-for-roc-navy/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/why-taiwan-wants-new-submarines-stop-invasion-china-173953

KAI Light Armed Helicopter (LAH)

• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2019-news/august/5367-south-korean-light-armed-helicopter-completes-its-first-flight.html
• https://defence-blog.com/news/newest-kais-light-armed-helicopter-completed-its-first-flight.html
• https://m.koreaaero.com/EN/Business/LAH.aspx
• http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/press/Airbus-Helicopters-selected-for-the-partnership-development-of-South-Korea%E2%80%99s-Light-Civil-and-Light-Armed-Helicopters_1727.html
• https://defpost.com/korea-aerospace-industries-to-roll-out-light-armed-helicopter-lah-next-month/
• https://defpost.com/korea-aerospace-industries-unveils-prototype-of-light-armed-helicopter-lah/
• https://defpost.com/kai-light-armed-helicopter-performs-maiden-flight/
• https://www.army-technology.com/news/newsairbus-partners-with-kai-for-south-koreas-lahlch-programme-4533752/
• https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20181126134800673
• https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20200918170622100
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2018-12-21/kai-unveils-light-attack-helicopter
• http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/204145/korean-light-armed-helicopter-makes-first-flight.html
• https://www.army-technology.com/projects/kai-light-armed-helicopter-lah/
• https://www.koreaaero.com/EN/Business/LCH.aspx
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-koreas-light-armed-helicopter-provisionally-declared-fit-for-combat
• https://defence-blog.com/news/south-korean-light-armed-helicopter-cleared-for-active-combat.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/kai-aims-to-provide-light-armed-helicopter-with-mum-t-capability
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/kai-and-iai-sign-deal-to-offer-loitering-munitions-mum-t-systems-to-rok-military
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/kai-lah-successfully-tested-for-arctic-operations
• https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20220218134428765

Chamsuri II-class patrol boat

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/02/cambridge-pixel-embarks-on-rok-navy-chamsuri-ii-class-and-ffx-ii-vessels/
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2017/october-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/5666-first-pkx-b-chamsuri-ii-class-patrol-boat-with-130mm-guided-rockets-delivered-to-rok-navy.html
• https://www.geaviation.com/press-release/marine-industrial-engines/ge-lm500-engines-power-rok-navys-newest-chamsuri-ii-class
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/12/hanjin-launched-four-more-pkx-b-pkmr-chamsuri-ii-class-patrol-boats-for-rok-navy/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/2020/05/14/f7baed35-0a8f-4e1a-8b09-0b340e695e8f
• https://www.geaviation.com/sites/default/files/lm500-pkx-ge-case-history.pdf
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2017/december-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/5797-ge-lm500-engines-power-the-rok-navy-s-pkx-b-chamsuri-ii-class-patrol-boat.html
• https://navalnews.net/south-korea-to-enforce-navy-with-four-additional-pkx-b-patrol-boats/
• https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/PKX-B
• https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/rok/pkx-b.htm
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/naval-exhibitions/2017-archives/madex-2017/5655-madex-2017-lig-nex1-pkx-b-130mm-guided-rocket-launcher-to-counter-swarm-attacks.html
• http://www.busan.com/view/busan/view.php?code=20141104000169
• http://www.theinvestor.co.kr/view.php?ud=20161012000588'
• http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20161012000588
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hhic-awarded-contract-for-four-more-pkx-b-class-patrol-craft
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/03/ge-marine-lm500-to-power-south-koreas-pkx-b-batch-ii-patrol-boats/

Patrol Killer eXperimental program (Gumdoksuri-class)

• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2018/january-2018-navy-naval-defense-news/5895-last-gumdoksuri-class-pkx-a-patrol-vessel-commissioned-with-rok-navy.html
• https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/pxk-gumdoksuri/
• http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170628000878
• https://www.sisajournal.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=172307
• http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=200812170558

FFX-III Ulsan-class frigate

• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/december/9367-rolls-royce-to-provide-mt30-gas-turbine-for-ffx-batch-iii-frigate-ulsan-class-frigate-of-south-korea.html
• https://www.power-eng.com/on-site-power/rolls-royce-gas-fired-mt30-turbine-chosen-to-power-south-korean-navy-frigate-class/#gref
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2019/december/7759-contract-for-design-construction-of-rokn-s-first-ffx-iii-frigate-expected-for-early-2020.html
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20191204009751325
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/03/hhi-wins-construction-contract-for-rok-navys-ffx-ulsan-class-batch-iii-frigate/
• https://www.asiapacificdefensejournal.com/2020/03/south-korea-signs-contract-for-first.html
• https://www.crows.org/news/503831/South-Korea-to-equip-FFX-III-frigates-with-indigenous-multifunction-radar.htm
• https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/euronaval/2018/10/21/european-systems-boost-south-korean-naval-buildups/
• https://www.navaltoday.com/2016/12/27/south-korea-signs-contract-for-six-new-frigates-to-be-built-by-2026/
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/december-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4731-hyundai-heavy-industries-to-start-planing-design-work-on-ffx-batch-iii-frigates-for-rok-navy.html
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/june/8658-rok-navy-s-ffx-batch-iii-frigate-to-be-equipped-with-the-future-long-range-naval-l-sam.html
• https://navalnews.net/contract-signed-for-first-korean-ffx-batch-iii-frigate/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-to-equip-ffx-iii-frigates-with-indigenous-multifunction-radar
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/contract-for-design-construction-of-rokns-first-ffx-iii-frigate-to-be-awarded-in-first-quarter-of-2020
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2015-news/october-2015-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/3191-hanwha-thales-unveiled-the-integrated-mast-system-for-the-future-rok-navy-ffx-batch-iii-frigate.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/12/rokn-ffx-batch-iii-design-and-construction-contract-expected-for-early-2020/
• https://namu.wiki/w/FFX%20Batch-III
• https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%9A%B8%EC%82%B0%EA%B8%89_Batch-III_%EC%82%AC%EC%97%85
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/madex-2021/2021/06/madex-2021-hanwha-systems-unveils-new-combat-system-for-ffx-batch-iii/
• https://www.hanwhasystems.com/m/kr/business/defense/naval/combat01.do
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/01/samkang-mt-to-build-ffx-ulsan-class-batch-iii-frigate-for-rok-navy/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/04/hhi-starts-construction-on-rok-navys-first-ffx-batch-iii-frigate/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/04/south-koreas-aesa-radar-technology-to-benefit-rok-navy-programs/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/samkang-selected-as-preferred-bidder-for-3rd-4th-ulsan-class-frigates/

Integrated Mast

History

Function

• http://cimsec.org/22119-2/22119
• https://defencyclopedia.com/2015/08/28/integrated-masts-the-next-generation-design-for-naval-masts/
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/naval-exhibitions/2014-archive-naval-exhibitons/euronaval-2014/2143-thales-presents-its-new-integrated-mast-i-mast-500-at-euronaval-2014.html
• http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/107901/thales-introduces-new-naval-sensor-mast.html
• https://www.microwavejournal.com/articles/9315-netherlands-navy-orders-integrated-mast-from-thales-nederland
• https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/innovation/integrated-mast
• https://www.offshore-energy.biz/the-netherlands-thales-integrated-mast-im400-completes-factory-acceptance-test/
• https://www.tno.nl/media/9518/naval_platforms.pdf
• http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/89439/dutch-picks-thales-mast-for-new-opv-ships.html
• https://defense-update.com/20090925_i100_thales_mast.html
• http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/111654/thales-displays-integrated-mast-at-pacific-2010.html
• https://www.afcea.org/content/dutch-navy-sails-%E2%80%A8into-new-era%E2%80%A8-new-challenges
• https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1004&context=cmsi-maritime-reports
• https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/WHEN-IS-A-MAST-A-MAST-THE-IMPACT-OF-INTEGRATED-ON-BEng-BEng/d3b3b67b179d73f79be48e103f88dc13b408cac6
• https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Effect-of-integrated-mast-on-power-quality-of-naval-Bijman-Timens/ddce0d1ddaf0b1de01f9324a011c7a4e8090fe36
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/09/hanwha-systems-selected-as-preferred-bidder-for-kddxs-cms-and-i-mast/
• https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6653352
• https://www.saab.com/products/saab-lightweight-integrated-mast
• https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2819
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349642174_INTEGRATED_MAST_MODULE
• https://lshipdesign.blogspot.com/2014/10/integrated-masts-next-generation-masts.html
• https://www.academia.edu/37194897/INTEGRATED_MASTS_A_GAME_CHANGING_INNOVATION_IN_WARSHIP_TECHNOLOGY
• https://www.academia.edu/22051358/Integrated_Masts_Future_of_Reliable_Naval_Weaponry

List of ships with an integrated mast

• https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1004&context=cmsi-maritime-reports (China Type 055)

Multi-Role Response Vessel (Phillippines)

• https://mb.com.ph/2020/12/18/japan-starts-building-2-multi-response-vessels-for-coast-guard/
• http://maxdefense.blogspot.com/2019/07/discussing-planned-acquisition-of-94.html
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/26474/Mitsubishi_to_Build_Underwater_Drone_Equipped_Multi_Role_Response_Vessels_for_Philippines_Navy
• https://defpost.com/rohde-schwarz-to-provide-secure-communications-systems-for-philippine-coast-guard-mrrv-vessels/
• https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/us/about/news-press/all-news/rohde-schwarz-contributes-to-enhanced-maritime-safety-in-the-philippines-press-release-detailpage_229356-927808.html
• https://www.mhi.com/news/200306.html
• https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/11/25/news/national/pcgs-second-multi-role-ship-launched-in-japan/1823563
• https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1160105
• https://globalnation.inquirer.net/200375/ship-for-ph-coast-guard-launched-in-japan
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/11/japans-mhi-launches-2nd-mrrv-for-the-philippine-coast-guard/
• https://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/7451/

Defense industry of the United States of America

History

Early period

Civil War/Industrial Revolution

WW1

WW2

Cold War

Post-Cold War

• https://es.ndu.edu/Portals/75/Documents/industry-study/reports/2017/es-is-report-weapons-2017.pdf
• https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2021/12/06/bath-iron-works-plays-catch-up-on-ship-delivery-after-years-of-upheaval/

Export

Impact

• https://www.ushistory.org/us/25.asp
• https://www.erih.net/how-it-started/history-of-industries/industry-and-war
• https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/guns-ammunition-manufacturing-industry/
• https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/risky-business-role-arms-sales-us-foreign-policy
• https://www.sipri.org/media/press-release/2018/global-arms-industry-us-companies-dominate-top-100-russian-arms-industry-moves-second-place
• https://www.unodc.org/e4j/en/firearms/module-3/key-issues/history-of-legitimate-arms-market.html
• https://theconversation.com/how-the-us-government-created-and-coddled-the-gun-industry-85167
• https://www.americanrevolutioninstitute.org/exhibition/a-revolution-in-arms/
• https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/05/how-the-government-launched-the-us-gun-industry-213892
• https://allthingsliberty.com/2016/12/manufacturing-independence-industrial-innovation-american-revolution/
• https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/firearms
• https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/to-arm-against-an-enemy-weapons-of-the-revolutionary-war/
• https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/small-arms-across-three-wars
• https://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/september-2017/a-world-of-weapons-historians-shape-scholarship-on-arms-trading
• https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/gun-manufacturing-during-the-civil-war#:~:text=Gun%20Manufacturing%20During%20the%20Civil%20War.At%20the%20beginning%20of,a%20increasing%20scarcity%20of%20guns.&text=According%20to%20a%20report%20read,and%20a%20percussion%20cap%20factory.
• https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/civil-war-industry-and-manufacturing
• https://www.loc.gov/rr/business/firearms/gunmakers.html
• https://www.npr.org/2013/04/06/176132730/the-first-gun-in-america
• https://www.military.com/army-birthday/history-of-us-army-weapons.html
• https://www.eliwhitney.org/7/museum/eli-whitney/arms-production
• https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2019/06/27/here-are-the-biggest-weaknesses-in-americas-defense-sector/
• https://www.pogo.org/analysis/2019/08/the-incredibly-shrinking-defense-industry/
• https://www.aia-aerospace.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-Facts-and-Figures.pdf
• https://www.brookings.edu/articles/merger-mania-should-the-pentagon-pay-for-defense-industry-restructuring/
• https://www.womenshistory.org/resources/general/working-defense-industry

Reverse engineering in the Chinese military

Operations

• https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Portals/68/Documents/stratperspective/china/ChinaPerspectives-4.pdf
• https://www.mei.edu/publications/why-ukraine-secret-weapon-chinas-airpower
• https://fas.org/irp/agency/dod/dtra/strategies.pdf
• https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/chinas-modernizing-military
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/26270602?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
• https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/china-stealing-foreign-military-technology-race-world-power/story?id=62785573
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/how-china-stole-its-way-superpower-military-status-thanks-russia-and-america-163173
• https://merics.org/en/report/learning-russia-how-china-used-russian-models-and-experiences-modernize-pla
• https://ge.usembassy.gov/how-the-chinese-communist-party-steals-science/
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2019/11/22/expert-details-what-china-does-after-it-steals-ip
• https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/September-October-2020/Tosi-Intellectual-Property-Theft/
• https://www.afcea.org/content/china-heads-list-international-technology-thieves
• https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/courts/2021/07/15/feds-chinese-ceo-jacksonville-export-case-wanted-copy-u-s-tech/7944636002/
• https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-speculates-u-s-military-equipment-left-in-afghanistan-being-reverse-engineered-by-china-russia
• https://www.aninews.in/news/world/us/china-russia-could-be-reverse-engineering-us-military-equipment-left-behind-in-afghanistan-trump20210913131456/
• https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/i-guarantee-trump-claims-china-russia-reverse-engineering-us-weapons-left-behind-in-afghanistan-412771
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/russian-invasion-of-ukraine-is-terrible-news-for-china/
• https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2021/03/19/china-will-reverse-engineer-its-technology/
• https://www.mei.edu/publications/why-ukraine-secret-weapon-chinas-airpower

Results

• https://asianmilitaryreview.com/2020/07/rising-dragons-chinas-fighter-development-comes-of-age/
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2018-04-05/russia-fears-losing-ground-prc-world-arms-market
• https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2018/11/chinas-beating-us-market-combat-drones-copying-us-technology/152625/
• https://www.csis.org/analysis/changing-nature-and-implications-russian-military-transfers-china

Analysis

• https://hbr.org/2014/03/why-china-cant-innovate
• https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR2500/RR2588/RAND_RR2588.pdf
• https://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1162/isec_a_00337
• https://thediplomat.com/2019/03/andrea-and-mauro-gilli-on-why-china-cant-steal-its-way-to-military-technological-superiority/
• https://css.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/gess/cis/center-for-securities-studies/pdfs/CSSAnalyse238-EN.pdf
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/03/14/is-chinas-cyber-espionage-military-game-changer/
• https://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/full/10.1162/isec_a_00337
• https://thediplomat.com/2014/08/why-china-cant-innovate/
• https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/10/24/290/the-limits-of-chinese-military-power/
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/why-chinas-technology-theft-poses-a-bigger-challenge-than-that-of-the-soviet-union/
• https://sociable.co/technology/chinas-military-civilian-fusion-strategy-turns-stolen-technology-into-tools-of-global-oppression/
• https://chinapower.csis.org/arms-companies/
• https://thetaiwantimes.com/china-exports-junk-opts-for-russian-military-equipment-at-home/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/29324/only-one-of-iraqs-chinese-ch-4b-drones-is-mission-capable-as-other-buyers-give-up-on-them
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/why-no-one-wants-buy-chinas-ch-4-killer-drone-anymore-92546
• https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/chinese-military-equipment-lack-quality-say-experts20191105142733/
• https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3035825/buyer-beware-chinese-military-weapons-are-low-quality-says-us-state
• https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/china/chinas-stealth-j-31-fighter-jet-mimics-us-f-35-it-isnt-truly-a-rival-analysts.html
• https://thediplomat.com/2019/03/andrea-and-mauro-gilli-on-why-china-cant-steal-its-way-to-military-technological-superiority/
• https://direct.mit.edu/isec/article/43/3/141/12218/Why-China-Has-Not-Caught-Up-Yet-Military
• https://www.defencexp.com/in-depth-analysis-of-the-chinese-navy-reality/

Foreign distrust

• https://www.rbth.com/blogs/2015/08/11/rise_of_the_clones_chinese_knockoffs_undercut_russian_arms_exports_48345.html
• https://eurasiantimes.com/furious-russia-blasts-china-over-unauthorized-copying-of-russian-military-hardware/
• https://www.defensenews.com/air/2015/11/20/russia-china-su-35-deal-raises-reverse-engineering-issue/
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/china-paid-big-price-stealing-russian-fighter-jet-design-112351
• https://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/russia-china-technology-theft/
• https://visiontimes.com/2019/12/29/russia-frustrated-by-chinese-theft-of-military-technologies2.html
• https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2019/10/china-russia-are-turning-each-other-tech-help-west-limits-access/160364/
• https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2019/12/29/a-symptom-of-fragile-anti-us-alliances-russia-accuses-china-of-technology-theft/
• https://thediplomat.com/2010/04/why-china-snubs-russian-arms/
• https://www.businessinsider.com/us-accuses-china-steal-military-technology-2019-5
• https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jan/14/2002079292/-1/-1/1/EXPANDING-GLOBAL-ACCESS-REPORT-FINAL.PDF
• https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2020/10/08/how_congress_can_end_chinas_theft_of_us_military_secrets_580027.html
• https://www.belfercenter.org/publication/confronting-chinas-efforts-steal-defense-information
• https://sociable.co/technology/china-is-stealing-our-stuff-and-theyre-not-even-hiding-it-us-tech-protection-task-force/
• https://www.csis.org/programs/technology-policy-program/survey-chinese-linked-espionage-united-states-2000
• https://www.theglobalist.com/russia-china-intellectual-property-theft-technology-arms-sales/
• https://www.cfr.org/blog/chinese-hackers-are-stealing-us-defense-secrets-here-how-stop-them
• https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/08/chinese-theft-of-sensitive-us-military-technology-still-huge-problem.html
• https://breakingdefense.com/2019/05/this-code-wont-self-destruct-can-nsa-stop-china-copying-its-cyber-weapons/
• https://www.rt.com/russia/copycat-weapons-threat-russia/
• https://dfnc.ru/en/russia-news/russian-weapons-were-illegally-copied-500-times-abroad-over-17-years-says-rostech/
• https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/in-another-setback-to-china-russia-suspends-deliveries-of-s-400-surface-to-air-missiles/articleshow/77189681.cms
• https://www.defensenews.com/air/2015/11/20/russia-china-su-35-deal-raises-reverse-engineering-issue/
• https://taskandpurpose.com/news/russia-china-j-15-fighter-jet/

List of reverse engineered weapons and equipment

• https://airpowerasia.com/2020/06/20/design-copies-reverse-engineering-way-to-aviation-power-are-j-20-and-j-31-overhyped/
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/g23303922/china-copycat-air-force/
• https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-tactical/chinese-knockoffs-us-weapons/
• https://news.usni.org/2015/10/27/chinas-military-built-with-cloned-weapons
• https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2020/07/06/chinese-copycat-fighter-jets/'
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/5-dangerous-chinese-weapons-war-stolen-or-copied-russia-and-america-52792
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/chinas-military-has-finest-stolen-weapons-earth-56587
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/27131/After_Copying_F_35_s_Stealth__China_s_J_20_Duplicating_its_Non_Stealth_Features
• https://tass.com/defense/1099283
• https://www.flyingmag.com/photo-gallery/photos/50-years-chinese-aviation-knockoffs/
• https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2021/03/25/decoding-chinas-claim-that-its-copy-of-russian-su-30-jet-is-superior-to-original.html
• https://defenceview.in/what-kind-of-weapons-china-copies-from-soviet-union/
• https://warisboring.com/these-new-chinese-weapons-originated-in-the-usa-and-russia/
• https://theprint.in/defence/china-reverse-engineered-copied-technology-latest-j-20-fighter-jet/37266/

Cyberwarfare in Japan

• https://ipdefenseforum.com/2019/03/robotics-ai-augment-japans-defenses/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/09/25/national/japans-defense-bureaucrats-use-ai-record-management/
• https://taxodiary.com/2018/10/ai-being-utilized-for-new-japanese-defense-ministry-records-management-project/
• https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2012/01/03/defensive-search-and-destroy-virus-delivered-to-japanese-government/
• https://www.zdnet.com/article/japan-develops-malware-cyberweapon/
• https://www.pcrisk.com/internet-threat-news/14979-japan-looking-to-adopt-defensive-malware
• https://securityboulevard.com/2019/05/japan-is-developing-a-computer-virus-to-fight-cyberattacks-claim-reports/
• https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/84943/breaking-news/japan-malware-defense.html
• https://www.zdnet.com/article/japanese-government-to-create-and-maintain-defensive-malware/
• https://cisomag.eccouncil.org/japan-embraces-ai-tools-to-fight-cyberattacks-with-us237-mn-investment/
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/26616/Japan_to_Develop_AI_based_System_to_Counter_Cyber_Attacks
• https://isdp.eu/cybersecurity-japans-right-to-self-defense/
• https://www.cybersecurityintelligence.com/blog/japans-new-ai-based-cyber-defence-system--4907.html
• https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fujitsu-cyberweapon-japan_n_1183462?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIBXdl6FGqhizYS8NalmsivXsXltDezizJdnM9TMpURsRHuUYjV9PVonAYLrL7ZA60gNt-aUzQFGmCZQ9s6FOYSL0zKg0d7qcC0mjYpcWEP8ta9JHIuLZCJd5fYOjM0Lrg4GILEN4I2PMLJ1oQZ1pbgtcDV7DqKCQ8YhTKlNePWL
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/04/e9e4df950d3d-japan-to-develop-1st-defense-use-computer-virus-against-cyberattacks.html
• https://www.theregister.com/2012/01/03/japan_cyber_weapon_research/
• https://css.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/gess/cis/center-for-securities-studies/pdfs/Cyber-Reports-2020-08-Japans-national-cybersecurity-defense-posture.pdf (p. 7)
• https://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/resources/news/press-releases/2019/0122-03.html
• https://securityboulevard.com/2021/02/japans-proactive-cybersecurity-measures-gain-upper-hand-against-threats/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/18/business/japans-cybersecurity-lacking/
• https://www.dotmagazine.online/safe-xmas/why-it-security-is-like-shopping-for-christmas/cyber-security-data-protection-in-japan
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/12/japanese-companies-fall-victim-to-unprecedented-wave-of-cyber-attacks/
• https://cisomag.eccouncil.org/japan-cybersecurity/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/01/23/national/cybersecurity-talent-search/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/11/88c61bf37e3b-eu-to-host-cybersecurity-training-with-japan-us-for-1st-time.html
• https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/japan-to-lead-biggest-ever-cyber-defence-drill
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/12/22/national/japan-seeks-cyberwarfare-capability/
• https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1018661.pdf
• http://insights.getglobal.co/japan-cyber-defense-unit-increasing
• https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2020/10/20/587216.htm
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-calls-on-industry-and-academia-to-fortify-cyber-defenses
• http://cybersummit.info/sites/cybersummit.info/files/Japan_edited%20v2.pdf-FINAL.pdf
• https://www.nippon.com/en/news/ntv20200629004/
• https://www.potomacinstitute.org/images/CRI/CRI_Japan_Profile_PIPS.pdf
• https://thediplomat.com/2017/07/japans-defense-ministry-plans-to-boost-number-of-cyber-warriors/
• https://www.iiss.org/blogs/military-balance/2020/08/japan-cyber-capabilities#:~:text=The%20Japan%20Self%2DDefense%20Forces,the%20end%20of%20March%202021.
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/12/c26eceaf0bde-japan-defense-budget-hits-new-high-with-focus-on-space-cyberspace.html
• https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais/people/hughes/researchandpublications/articles/hughes_and_kallender_jjs_2017_japans_emerging_trajectory_as_a_cyber_power.pdf
• https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF300/CF379/RAND_CF379.pdf
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Lagging-China-and-the-US-Japan-to-beef-up-cyberdefense
• https://spfusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/For-Japan-a-Winning-Formula-is-Cyber-Defense-and-Innovation-Offense-FINAL.pdf
• https://www.cfr.org/blog/how-japans-pacifist-constitution-shapes-its-approach-cyberspace
• https://www.stimson.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/KeyChallengesInJapansDefensePolicy-March2020-V3-web.pdf
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/11/a-missing-piece-in-japans-cyber-defense/#:~:text=Japan's%20%E2%80%9Cexclusively%20defense%2Doriented%E2%80%9D,respond%20effectively%20to%20cyber%20threats
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-to-lead-first-cyber-defense-drill-with-ASEAN-US-and-Europe
• https://css.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/gess/cis/center-for-securities-studies/pdfs/Cyber-Reports-2020-08-Japans-national-cybersecurity-defense-posture.pdf
• https://wisdom.nec.com/en/technology/2017120601/index.html
• https://www.iiss.org/blogs/military-balance/2020/08/japan-cyber-capabilities
• https://www.cybersecurity-insiders.com/cyber-attacks-on-japans-critical-infrastructure-touches-128-billion-mark/
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/11/a-missing-piece-in-japans-cyber-defense/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/28/national/japan-self-defense-forces-cyberwarfare/
• https://csis-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/legacy_files/files/publication/151105_Lewis_USJapanCyber_Web.pdf
• https://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2020/05/28/japan-is-preparing-its-cyberwarfare-defences/
• https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2020072300425/
• https://isdp.eu/cybersecurity-japans-right-to-self-defense/
• https://www.cybersecurityintelligence.com/blog/japans-new-ai-based-cyber-defence-system--4907.html
• https://globalriskinsights.com/2021/01/a-neglected-frontier-challenges-to-japans-cyber-security/
• https://cisomag.eccouncil.org/japan-embraces-ai-tools-to-fight-cyberattacks-with-us237-mn-investment/
• https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/japan-and-emerging-challenges-cybersecurity-and-ai
• https://www.cybersecurity-insiders.com/japan-to-invest-237-12-million-in-artificial-intelligence-to-counter-cyber-attacks/
• https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252491571/India-and-Japan-report-stronger-concern-over-cyber-threats
• https://japan-forward.com/editorial-put-a-stop-to-the-chinese-militarys-invasion-by-cyberattacks/
• https://www.ifri.org/sites/default/files/atoms/files/gady_japan_reluctant_cyberpower_2017.pdf
• https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinese-military-seen-behind-japan-cyber-attacks-nhk-says
• https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2584733/japan-american-partnership-builds-cyber-defense-capacity/
• https://www.sankeibiz.jp/macro/news/190501/mca1905010500001-n1.htm
• https://newspicks.com/news/3861309
• https://www.reuters.com/article/idJP2019042901001915
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-lashes-out-against-alleged-Chinese-military-cyberattacks
• https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2021/04/21/610912.htm
• https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/japans-accusations-of-chinese-military-cyberattacks-causes-stir-in-global-cybersecurity-community20210517135529/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-to-bulk-up-cybersecurity-units-for-nation-s-defense
• https://www.nisc.go.jp/eng/
• https://globalriskinsights.com/2021/01/a-neglected-frontier-challenges-to-japans-cyber-security/
• https://www.zdnet.com/article/japan-to-bolster-national-cybersecurity-defence-with-800-new-hires-report/
• https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/japan-boost-military-security/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=pmd_18b099035a79c1c97fc9f1a0c2be11e75ce3a12f-1626894112-0-gqNtZGzNAfijcnBszQoO
• https://www.iiss.org/blogs/research-paper/2021/06/cyber-capabilities-national-power
• https://japan-forward.com/speaking-out-lets-address-the-concerns-about-japans-cybersecurity/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Comment/In-age-of-cyberwar-Japan-s-pacifist-charter-could-spell-defeat
• https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/ChanakyaCode/japans-new-cyber-security-strategy-significant-dimensions/
• https://asiatimes.com/2022/03/japan-muscles-up-cyber-defense-against-china-russia/
• https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2022-03-22/japan-cyber-defense-command-5437491.html
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/2009b0fac163-japans-sdf-launches-new-cyber-defense-unit.html
• https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1570969/japan-launches-new-cyber-defense-command-to-counter-threat-from-neighboring-countries
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/pinup/pinup040401.pdf
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Japan-to-boost-cybersecurity-for-defense-contractors
• https://thediplomat.com/2022/09/japan-needs-a-cyber-ministry-former-jgsdf-major-general/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/10/30/national/japan-cyber-defense/
• https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/japan-joins-key-nato-cyber-agency/
• https://therecord.media/nato-ccdcoe-ukraine-iceland-ireland-japan
• https://www.foxnews.com/world/japan-embraces-ai-boost-cyber-defense-fight-disinformation
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Japan-Defense-Ministry-seeks-500-staffers-for-cybersecurity-R-D

MiG Carrier Stealth Fighter/Lightweight Fighter/Refueling Drone

• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30101/Russia_Initiates_Fifth_Gen_Carrier_Based_VTOL_Aircraft_Project
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/07/russian-company-mig-unveils-a-new-5th-generation-carrier-born-fighter-project/
• https://tass.com/defense/1315879
• https://www.airway1.com/overshadowed-by-sukhoi-mig-reveals-models-of-its-projects-at-maks-2021/

OZZ-5 (UUV)

• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/naval-exhibitions/2017-archives/mast-asia-2017-show-daily-news/5274-mast-asia-2017-mhi-showcasing-its-s-10-mine-hunting-uuv.html
• http://www.mdc.idv.tw/mdc/navy/jmsdf/dex.htm
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/OZZ-5
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/11/thales-to-deliver-samdis-sonar-for-jmsdfs-ozz-5-uuv/
• https://navalnews.net/thales-to-equip-mhis-ozz-5-uuv-with-cutting-edge-high-frequency-sonars-for-jmsdf/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/yosan_shikko/2018/04.pdf
• https://internationalmilitaryreview.com/thales-group-and-mitsubishi-heavy-industries-contract-to-supply-the-japanese-navys-ozz-5-auv-with-samdis-sonar-systems/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mhi-thales-to-collaborate-on-sonar-technologies-for-use-on-mcm-auvs
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26014920.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/03/thales-mhi-join-forces-on-innovative-mine-warfare-sonar-technology/
• https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000025611.html
• https://www.navaltoday.com/2021/03/30/mhi-takes-part-in-japanese-french-mine-countermeasure-tech-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mhi-takes-part-in-japanese-french-mine-countermeasure-tech-project
• https://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/9010/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2023-japan-to-take-delivery-of-ozz-5-mine-countermeasures-uuv

UH-2 (Bell 412)

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-completes-development-of-uh-2-multirole-helicopter-for-jgsdf
• https://www.army-technology.com/projects/uh-x-utility-helicopter/
• https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/japan-aerospace/2018/11/28/prototype-uh-x-helo-to-undergo-tests-with-plans-to-produce-150-units-for-japanese-forces/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/734ee775-f888-43f6-8598-49edf0646c52
• https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wordpress/2019/02/12/bell-412s-selection-for-japans-uh-x-requirement-will-significantly-boost-pt6t-production/
• https://verticalmag.com/news/subaru-conducts-first-flight-of-uh-x-prototype/
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-02-09/bell-412epx-makes-asia-debut
• https://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.php?aircraft_id=1441
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/pinup/pinup030624.pdf
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/tokyo-provides-more-details-about-jgdsfs-new-uh-2-helicopter
• https://global.kawasaki.com/en/corp/newsroom/news/detail/20120328_3.html
• https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/japan-aerospace-bell-fuji-engineers-busy-with-uh-x-specifications/121981.article
• http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/196305/uh_x%2C-japan%E2%80%99s-latest-bell-412-upgrade%2C-on-schedule.html
• https://www.defensedaily.com/fuji-heavy-industries-awarded-japan-uh-x-helicopter-contract-4/uncategorized/
• https://www.rotorandwing.com/2014/06/26/japan-tries-again-to-replace-uh-1hjs/
• https://www.flightglobal.com/japan-to-develop-uh-x-helicopter-by-fy2017/105523.article
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2016-07-12/fuji-and-bell-working-together-uh-x
• https://helihub.com/2012/03/30/kawasaki-announce-initial-order-for-uh-x/
• http://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?shop=dae&modele=release&prod=166316&cat=3
• https://www.rotorandwing.com/2015/11/01/airbus-pitched-new-design-for-japan-uh-x/
• https://www.rotorandwing.com/2015/09/21/airbus-pitched-all-new-uh-x-for-japan-and-hasnt-given-up/
• https://www.cnbc.com/2015/08/24/airbus-eyes-legal-action-against-japan-over-helicopter-deal.html
• https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/airbus-augustawestland-bell-vie-2bn-japanese-helicopter-deal-1452173
• https://www.reuters.com/article/heli-idJPKBN0EL2DP20140610
• https://response.jp/article/2013/08/02/203526.html
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/UH-X
• https://www.sankei.com/article/20150809-LP3QM5RKZNL3VORFMJ6YMSPAV4/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/subaru-conducts-first-flight-of-uh-2-helicopter

Sea Sword USV

• https://www.armyrecognition.com/umex_2020_news_official_online_show_daily_media_partner/umex_2020_lig_nex1_from_south_korea_unveils_its_sea_sword_usv_unmanned_surface_vessel.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/lig-nex1-advances-sea-sword-usv-development
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/madex-2019-lig-nex1-unveils-sea-sword-ii-usv
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/lig-nex1-unveils-sea-sword-3-usv
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2021/10240-naval-news-july-2021-navy-forces-maritime-defense-industry/10490-lig-nex1-successfully-completes-trials-of-sea-sword-iii-usv.html
• https://m.yna.co.kr/view/PYH20200923167500052?section=search
• https://news.joins.com/article/21378381
• https://news.joins.com/article/21521046
• https://news.nate.com/view/20191220n13106?mid=n0411&isq=10457
• http://www.gdnews.kr/news/article.html?no=4901
• https://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10040&pn=1&num=93949
• https://m.blog.naver.com/mc341/221552470237
• http://news.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0924157709&code=11151700
• https://news.joins.com/article/24118490
• https://www.econovill.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=399800
• https://news.g-enews.com/view.php?ud=2020060511015968511e71ea687c_1&md=20200605110427_R
• https://m.yna.co.kr/view/PYH20200923167200052
• https://www.donga.com/news/Politics/article/all/20200326/100360338/1
• http://weekly.chosun.com/client/news/viw.asp?nNewsNumb=002635100013&ctcd=C02
• https://nownews.seoul.co.kr/news/newsView.php?id=20190629601001
• https://m.news.zum.com/articles/27319804
• http://www.aitimes.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=9259
• https://m.blog.naver.com/PostView.naver?isHttpsRedirect=true&blogId=neobio&logNo=220569822387
• https://news.g-enews.com/view.php?ud=201906281625413795c5557f8da8_1&mobile=1&md=20190628174623_R
• https://m.news.nate.com/view/20210728n06719?mid=m01
• http://www.newsworks.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=504480
• https://www.chosun.com/special/future100/fu_general/2020/11/17/SWMBWFR355CONKKKJE7DSJBLPI/
• https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200923140900052
• https://www.boannews.com/media/view.asp?idx=91465
• http://m.irobotnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=10510
• http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/04/28/2017042801176.html
• https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/korea-unveils-driverless-spy-boat-armed-with-machine-gun-and-anti-tank-guided-missile.520618/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/lig-nex1-completes-sea-sword-2-trials

CIWS-II

• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/may-2020/8488-south-korea-will-develop-close-in-weapon-system-for-its-warship-s-fleet.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/south-korea-developing-the-new-ciws-ii-close-in-weapon-system-for-rok-navy/
• http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200526000928
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200526011200325
• http://tokiox.com/wp/more-details-emerge-about-south-koreas-ciws-development-plans%EF%BC%9A/?lang=en
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/madex-2021-lig-nex1-hanwha-systems-showcase-competing-designs-for-rokns-ciws-ii-programme
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30102/LiG_Nex1_Developing_Close_in_Weapons_System_with_AESA_Radar_for_Warships
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/lig-nex1-selected-for-rokns-ciws-ii-programme
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/11/south-koreas-lig-nex1-to-provide-new-ciws-ii-to-rok-navy/

Ghost soldiers (corruption terminology)

• https://www.deccanherald.com/international/ghost-soldiers-emblematic-of-a-problem-that-has-plagued-afghanistans-security-for-decades-corruption-1019270.html
• https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/08/02/afghanistan-loses-42000-troops-crackdown-ghost-soldiers.html
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/17/afghanistan-ghost-soldiers-taliban-babaji
• https://taskandpurpose.com/news/afghanistan-troop-levels-sigar-report/
• https://www.foxnews.com/world/afghanistans-ghost-soldiers-take-scary-toll-on-us-taxpayers-says-watchdog
• https://tolonews.com/afghanistan/mod-rejects-existence-%E2%80%98ghost-soldiers%E2%80%99-afghan-army
• https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2017-09-25/ghost-soldiers-frustrating-trumps-plans-for-afghanistan
• https://www.csis.org/analysis/afghan-desertions-us-assessing-desertion-and-ghost-soldier-problem-afghan-national-security
• https://www.rferl.org/a/afghanistan-pentagon-ghost-soldiers/28038302.html
• https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/quarterlyreports/2020-07-30qr-intro-section1.pdf
• https://www.kob.com/national-news/explainer-us-pays-4b-to-afghan-forces-who-is-watching/6184676/
• https://afghanwarnews.info/topics/ghost-soldiers-police.htm
• https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2016/01/10/afghan-forces-struggle-as-ranks-thinned-by-ghost-soldiers/
• https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-114hhrg98960/html/CHRG-114hhrg98960.htm
• https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2016-12-07/html/CREC-2016-12-07-pt1-PgH7274.htm
• https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2017/june/ghost-soldiers-how-the-afghan-military-is-defrauding-american-taxpayers
• https://avapress.com/en/164660/SIGAR-Up-to-70-Ghost-Soldiers-Within-ANDSF-Ranks
• https://international-review.org/the-ghost-soldier-question-in-afghanistan/
• https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2019/08/01/Afghan-troop-numbers-drop-sharply-in-crackdown-on-ghost-soldiers
• https://foreignpolicy.com/2017/10/20/ghost-soldiers-too-many-u-s-trained-afghans-are-going-awol/
• https://www.startribune.com/paying-for-afghan-ghost-soldiers/396570991/
• https://nation.com.pk/13-Jul-2021/brisk-advances-of-taliban-test-sustainability-of-afghan-forces
• https://www.reuters.com/article/cnews-us-usa-afghanistan-military-idCAKCN1UR3BC-OCATP
• https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-military-moves-to-clear-ghost-soldiers-from-afghan-payroll-1484822415
• https://taskandpurpose.com/news/afghan-security-forces-ghost-soldiers-sigar-report/
• https://www.thedailybeast.com/ghost-soldiers-are-the-talibans-secret-weapon
• https://taskandpurpose.com/news/nobody-knows-many-afghan-security-forces-really-exist-us-cant-fix/
• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ghost-troops-slowing-down-afghanistan-military/
• https://dod.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/1225-Report-Dec-2017.pdf
• https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/afghanistan_police.pdf
• https://publications.armywarcollege.edu/pubs/2340.pdf
• https://ctc.usma.edu/afghanistans-security-forces-versus-the-taliban-a-net-assessment/
• https://tolonews.com/afghanistan/sigar-50-police-south-use-drugs-50-70-ghost-soldiers
• https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/special%20projects/SIGAR-16-50-SP.pdf
• https://www.sigar.mil/newsroom/ReadFile.aspx?SSR=7&SubSSR=29&File=speeches/16/SIGAR_Pitt_Speech.html
• https://www.stripes.com/news/watchdog-us-may-be-paying-salaries-of-ghost-afghan-policemen-1.273607
• https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/quarterlyreports/2021-07-30qr.pdf
• https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/testimony/SIGAR-16-17-TY.pdf
• https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114sres461is/html/BILLS-114sres461is.htm
• https://www.csis.org/analysis/special-inspector-general-afghanistan-reconstruction-sigar-high-risk-list
• https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/quarterlyreports/2020-07-30qr.pdf
• https://publicintegrity.org/national-security/billions-of-dollars-in-u-s-assistance-to-afghan-soldiers-and-police-is-still-based-on-ragged-data/
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/26803229?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
• https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/eoir/legacy/2014/09/29/icg_05122010.pdf
• https://www.npr.org/2021/06/15/1006861759/how-the-u-s-can-control-its-financial-presence-in-afghanistan-when-troops-leave
• https://warontherocks.com/2018/12/five-years-ago-we-assessed-the-war-in-afghanistan-for-congress-how-did-we-do/
• https://globalanticorruptionblog.com/tag/ghost-soldiers/
• https://www.refworld.org/docid/5975a0a111.html
• https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/4516/html/
• https://knowledgehub.transparency.org/topics/security-conflict-parent-label

Iraq

• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-30269343
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-iraq-soldiers/iraq-says-it-found-50000-ghost-soldiers-on-payroll-idUSKCN0JF2RZ20141201
• https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/isis-uncovered/not-fighting-isis-how-iraqs-50-000-ghost-soldiers-run-n267261
• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2014/12/11/how-iraqs-ghost-soldiers-helped-isil
• https://apnews.com/article/2877f4bb7b0a4e0689388a3b30a537bf
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/26803229?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
• https://www.middleeasteye.net/fr/news/iraq-pm-says-corruption-probe-found-50000-ghost-soldiers-1249887336
• https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2016/01/27/iraq-forces-struggling-despite-u-s-military-training/

Somalia

• https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3020217/somalian-army-undergoes-shake-eliminate-ghost-soldiers-used-line
• https://www.defensenews.com/congress/budget/2018/09/13/corruption-in-counterterrorism-aid-programs-fuels-extremist-groups-says-new-report/
• https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/more-airstrikes-less-aid-not-enough-to-secure-somalia/

Nigeria

• https://ti-defence.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SSR_in_WA_ENG_Policy_Paper_v1.2.pdf
• https://www.voanews.com/africa/report-corruption-nigerian-military-benefits-boko-haram
• https://knowledgehub.transparency.org/topics/security-conflict-parent-label

Mali

• https://ti-defence.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SSR_in_WA_ENG_Policy_Paper_v1.2.pdf

South Sudan

• https://enoughproject.org/press-releases/new-report-exposes-massive-corruption-south-sudans-army

Australia nuclear submarine

Development

• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42390/australian-navy-goes-nuclear-with-future-submarine-force
• https://news.trust.org/item/20210915172427-qx0k0/
• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-15/allied-naval-united-states-biden-australia-nuclear-submarines/100465628
• https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2021/09/15/new-pact-with-the-us-and-uk-is-set-to-sink-australias-historic-submarine-buy-from-france/
• https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/lost-the-plot-how-an-obsession-with-local-jobs-blew-out-australia-s-90-billion-submarine-program-20210913-p58r34.html
• https://www.watoday.com.au/world/north-america/australia-us-and-britain-unveil-new-aukus-defence-pact-to-counter-china-20210915-p58rzz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
• https://news.usni.org/2021/09/15/australia-to-pursue-nuclear-attack-subs-in-new-agreement-with-u-s-u-k
• https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-business-france-europe-united-states-96f95120345a56d950961b41a74d9355
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2021/09/16/australia-details-its-nuclear-submarine-ambitions/
• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-10/us-and-uk-begin-jostling-for-nuclear-submarine-contract/100525756
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/15/inquiry-to-question-whether-australia-needs-nuclear-industry-to-support-submarine-program
• https://news.usni.org/2021/11/22/australia-signs-nuclear-propulsion-sharing-agreement-with-u-k-u-s
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-sharing-once-highly-guarded-172110543.html

Design

Analysis

Previous submarine deal

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australian-documents-showed-french-submarine-project-was-risk-years-2021-09-21/
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/09/19/submarines-france-australia-concerns/
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/australian-documents-showed-french-submarine-091901050.html
• https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/16/right-decision-to-scrap-french-submarines-but-south-australian-jobs-will-be-lost
• https://www.politico.eu/article/why-australia-wanted-out-of-its-french-sub-deal/
• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-18/the-nuclear-option-and-australian-submarine-contractors/100471060
• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-01/defence-suppliers-fear-nuclear-submarine-jobs-overseas/100504356
• https://www.9news.com.au/national/warning-nuclear-submarine-aukus-deal-puts-thousands-of-jobs-at-risk/1c6d2d7a-ab31-4e71-b293-40484ec02f80
• https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/submarine-shift-puts-thousands-of-jobs-at-risk-unions-20210927-p58uzu.html
• https://www.naval-technology.com/analysis/aukus-submarine-deal-australia-france-us-uk/
• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/australias-nuclear-submarine-introduction-local-industry-demands-more-than-60-involvement-same-as-attack-class-submarine-program/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Australia-s-AUKUS-submarine-deal-strikes-blow-to-arms-contractors
• https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/19/australia/aukus-australia-submarine-deal-concerns-intl/index.html
• https://theconversation.com/why-the-australia-france-submarine-deal-collapse-was-predictable-168526

Strategic value

• https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Australia-s-nuclear-submarine-deal-is-a-serious-worry-for-China
• https://www.9news.com.au/national/aukus-australia-nuclear-submarines-to-test-china-defences/c56f1e67-842e-4585-868f-f076a11f4082
• https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/09/20/australia-aukus-nuclear-submarines-china/
• https://www.iiss.org/blogs/analysis/2021/09/australia-submarines
• https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/17/game-changer-or-irresponsible-the-known-unknowns-on-australias-nuclear-submarine-deal
• https://www.eurasiareview.com/11102021-foreign-experts-comment-on-aukus-trilateral-partnership-analysis/
• https://www.fpri.org/article/2021/10/strategic-choice-australias-nuclear-powered-submarines/
• https://www.dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-uk-defend-nuclear-submarine-pact-say-fears-overhyped
• https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/united-states/2021-09-27/dont-sink-nuclear-submarine-deal
• https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2021-10/news/us-uk-pledge-nuclear-submarines-australia
• https://theowp.org/the-true-impact-of-australias-nuclear-submarine-deal/
• https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/key-enablers/8895-challenges-for-the-nuclear-submarine-taskforce
• https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/maritime-antisub/8818-timely-realisation-of-the-australian-nuclear-submarine-force
• https://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Finquirer%2Fsinking-feeling-as-submarine-shambles-dives-to-a-new-low%2Fnews-story%2F20c56d8c919c64ad7af31c6e4e2a538e&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=dynamic-groupb-test-noscore&V21spcbehaviour=append
• https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/is-a-nuclear-submarine-really-the-right-choice-for-australia
• https://www.eurasiareview.com/22102021-strategic-choice-australias-nuclear-powered-submarines-analysis/
• https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2021/10/18/australias-submarine-u-turn/
• https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/australias-nuclear-powered-submarines-should-be-built-in-america/
• https://www.eurasiareview.com/19102021-australias-submarine-u-turn-analysis/
• https://www.eurasiareview.com/14102021-nuclear-submarine-mystery-highlights-risk-of-china-us-miscalculation-analysis/
• https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/making-the-shift-to-nuclear-powered-submarines-safety-first/
• https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/can-australia-get-second-hand-nuclear-submarines-the-uk-option/
• https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/op-ed-australia-s-nuclear-powered-subs-should-be-made-in-america
• https://www.eurasiareview.com/02102021-china-energy-risks-rise-with-aukus-security-deal-analysis/
• https://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Fcommentary%2Fyes-weve-cancelled-the-french-but-now-what%2Fnews-story%2F99b43465c2124c01a579672d8ef19349&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=dynamic-cold-control-noscore&V21spcbehaviour=append

Reactions

France

• https://thewest.com.au/politics/defence/french-diplomat-slams-new-australia-us-deal-declaring-france-has-been-stabbed-in-her-back-c-3977801
• https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/french-diplomat-slams-new-australia-us-deal-declaring-france-has-been-stabbed-in-her-back-c-3977797
• https://www.businessinsider.com/france-recalls-ambassadors-united-states-australia-submarine-deal-feud-2021-9
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/18/aukus-france-ambassador-recall-is-tip-of-the-iceberg-say-analysts
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/18/french-recall-of-ambassadors-indicates-extent-of-anger-over-aukus-rift
• https://www.businessinsider.com/france-cancels-celebration-of-ties-with-us-over-submarine-deal-2021-9
• https://thehill.com/policy/international/572859-french-ambassador-australia-made-a-huge-mistake-cancelling-submarine
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-get-us-nuclear-submarine-technology-china-looms-large-2021-09-15/
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/france-doing-everything-show-anger-132027903.html
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/australia-says-upfront-france-over-033004972.html
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/french-officials-continue-pr-tear-215517450.html
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a37667312/france-australia-broken-submarine-deal-explained/
• https://www.ft.com/content/37042bf8-c3b7-4173-a0de-628b440f2933
• https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/france-ambassador-australia-us-b1934236.html
• https://www.ft.com/content/75bbfdcc-41e9-4160-acc0-79182cf3012c
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/messages-macron-morrison-leaked-amid-055407033.html

China

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/16/cold-war-mentality-china-criticises-aukus-us-uk-australia-submarine-pact
• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-58582573
• https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-09-16/australian-pm-rejects-chinese-criticism-of-nuclear-sub-deal
• https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210917-australia-shrugs-off-china-anger-on-nuclear-subs
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-get-us-nuclear-submarine-technology-china-looms-large-2021-09-15/
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/19/naughty-guy-top-chinese-diplomat-accuses-australia-of-sabre-wielding-with-nuclear-submarine-deal
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/china-says-iaea-member-states-093000884.html
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/china-aukus-countries-clash-iaea-162757597.html

New Zealand

• https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/126400281/distance-between-nz-and-allies-grows-as-australia-brings-nuclear-submarines-to-the-pacific
• https://www.reuters.com/world/china/nz-says-australias-new-nuclear-submarines-must-stay-out-its-waters-2021-09-16/

Indonesia

• https://www.yahoo.com/news/indonesia-warns-against-arms-race-071938393.html
• https://www.brookings.edu/articles/australias-nuclear-submarines-and-aukus-the-view-from-jakarta/
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/19/we-are-worried-indonesia-and-malaysia-express-concern-over-australias-nuclear-submarine-plan
• https://apnews.com/article/business-asia-australia-indonesia-global-trade-fbbf5b52e6822d01cdc11c8a5870ebb4

Malaysia

• https://www.yahoo.com/news/malaysia-warns-indo-pacific-pact-115157262.html
• https://apnews.com/article/business-asia-australia-indonesia-global-trade-fbbf5b52e6822d01cdc11c8a5870ebb4
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/19/we-are-worried-indonesia-and-malaysia-express-concern-over-australias-nuclear-submarine-plan

Russia

• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-worried-aukus-pact-will-allow-australia-enter-elite-nuclear-submarine-2021-10-01/
• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-02/russia-concerned-about-aukus-and-nuclear-submarines/100509258
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/kremlin-says-aukus-submarine-deal-114614749.html

Philippines

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-supports-australia-nuclear-sub-pact-counter-china-2021-09-21/

Germany

• https://www.yahoo.com/news/france-weighs-australia-options-urges-084107367.html

Taiwan

• https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/taiwan-backs-aukus-warns-of-threat-of-war-with-china-20211004-p58x0v.html
• https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/nuclear-submarine-pact-will-help-protect-taiwan-says-australia-jmf2gkb9j
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4290280
• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-04/taiwan-preparing-for-war-with-china/100511294

India

• https://www.orfonline.org/research/india-is-not-a-bystander-in-the-aukus-saga/

Domestic

• https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/18/australia/nuclear-energy-climate-aukus-submarines-intl-cmd/index.html
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/australia-says-nuclear-subs-needed-055358375.html
• https://www.politico.eu/article/ex-australia-pm-scott-morrison-submarine-emmanuel-macron/

Japanese military weapons and projects

Vehicle mounted SAM system

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/tokyo-plans-to-develop-new-vehicle-borne-sam-system-from-fy-2021

Type 18 torpedo (G-RX6)

• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/18%E5%BC%8F%E9%AD%9A%E9%9B%B7

Multipurpose amphibious vehicle

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2019-jmu-defence-systems-developing-new-multipurpose-amphibious-vehicles-for-jgsdf
• https://www.snafu-solomon.com/2018/11/japan-marine-unit-defense-systems-is.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/mast-asia-2019/2019/07/bmt-mitsui-pitching-caimen-90-landing-craft-for-jgsdf-amphibious-brigade/

JS Asuka

• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%81%82%E3%81%99%E3%81%8B_(%E8%A9%A6%E9%A8%93%E8%89%A6)

Future mobile bridge

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/14/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jigo/index.html

Hirashima-class

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/15/jizen/index.html
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%81%B2%E3%82%89%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E5%9E%8B%E6%8E%83%E6%B5%B7%E8%89%87

NBC Reconnaissance vehicle

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/16/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jigo/index.html

Type 17 missile

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jizen/index.html
• http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/naval-exhibitions/2017-archives/mast-asia-2017-show-daily-news/5313-mast-asia-2017-jmsdf-tested-its-xssm-anti-ship-missile-against-barracuda-usv-mt-target.html
• https://www.jwing.net/news/13372

Exoskeleton

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/25/jizen.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22852474.html

New ship anti-air missile (JMSDF)

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/28/jizen.html
• https://www.jwing.net/news/12921
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/2020/pdf/R02_bunseki02.pdf
• https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/new-supersonic-anti-ship-missile-tipped-for-japanese-fighters.548240/

Successor to Type 99 SPH

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22398776.html
• http://www.defenceturk.com/index.php?topic=8198.0

Successor to Komatsu LAV

• https://japan-indepth.jp/?p=51048&lang=en
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22689693.html
• https://japan-indepth.jp/?p=44450
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_august_2021_global_security_army_industry/turkish_yoruk_4x4_among_shortlist_five_finalists_in_japanese_tender.html

New air anti-ship missile (based on Type 12)

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/29/jizen.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22200307.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/02/jmsdf-p-1-mpa-testing-next-generation-anti-ship-missile/
• https://defence-blog.com/news/japan-begins-testing-air-launched-variant-of-new-anti-ship-missile.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25089126.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-proposes-air-launched-type-12-missile-for-f-2-fighters
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/02/japan-developing-new-anti-ship-missile-for-p-1-maritime-patrol-aircraft/
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/12%E5%BC%8F%E5%9C%B0%E5%AF%BE%E8%89%A6%E8%AA%98%E5%B0%8E%E5%BC%BE
• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/91%E5%BC%8F%E7%A9%BA%E5%AF%BE%E8%89%A6%E8%AA%98%E5%B0%8E%E5%BC%BE
• https://www.sankei.com/article/20210805-6HSQ7LUAO5LWLBTUVIUATVWGR4/
• https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA0522G0V00C21A8000000/
• https://skipara.wordpress.com/2020/08/15/%E5%B7%9D%E5%B4%8Ep-1%E5%93%A8%E6%88%92%E6%A9%9F%E3%81%AB%E6%A8%A1%E6%93%AC%E3%83%9F%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%83%ABx%EF%BC%94%E7%99%BA%E6%90%AD%E8%BC%89%E9%A3%9B%E8%A1%8C%E8%A9%A6%E9%A8%93/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/2020/pdf/R02_bunseki02.pdf
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-mulls-long-range-missiles-on-transport-aircraft

New anti-ship missile

• https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/201229/plt2012290001-n1.html

EMP ammunition

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/29/jizen.html

J/FPS-3 radar

• https://www.armyrecognition.com/december_2018_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/japan_possibly_selling_air-defense_radar_to_philippines.html
• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2022-news-aviation-aerospace/october/8786-japan-begins-transfer-of-air-surveillance-radar-systems-to-the-philippines.html

New ballistic missile defense system

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/21376648.html
• https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/191228/plt1912280007-n1.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26120052.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26130003.html

IHI reflection satellite cannon

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22865813.html

IHI autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2019-ihi-unveils-autonomous-underwater-mine-detection-system

MHI CoasTitan System

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2019-new-details-emerge-about-mhis-coastitan-system

Active protection system

• https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/dsei-japan-2019-japan-developing-active-protection/

JGSDF transport ship

• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2018/july-2018-navy-naval-defense-news/6359-japan-ground-self-defense-forces-to-purchase-transport-ships.html
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/02/a9be0c172e1d-japan-ground-troops-to-get-transport-vessels-amid-chinas-rise.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/04/japan-to-introduce-3-new-transport-vessels-by-2024/
• https://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/9939/

4,900-ton oiler tanker

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/japans-mod-orders-two-yard-oiler-tankers-from-shin-kurushima-for-jmsdf/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/10/japanese-shipyard-launches-first-yard-oiler-tanker-for-jmsdf/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/02/japanese-shipyard-launches-yot-02-tanker-for-jmsdf/

Underwater glider

• https://blog.goo.ne.jp/harunakurama/e/372b5aff36c4ac1d31bbc01e2818c4f8
• http://usi.kir.jp/CIA/DefenceTechSympo2013/USI_cia_Maritime.html
• http://usi.kir.jp/CIA/DefenceTechSympo2014/USI_cia_Maritime.html

Small sea mine

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26230783.html

Successor to Fuji T-7 and Kawasaki T-4

• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/acquisition-technology-and-logistics-agency-soliciting-information-necessary-for-considering-successors-to-t-7-and-t-4/

USV

• https://nishi-f.co.jp/result/?p=1146
• https://www.ihi.co.jp/var/ezwebin_site/storage/original/application/c04cb237014ca93df6f28437e09e5dab.pdf
• https://www.jwing.net/news/7450
• http://yamaneforest.livedoor.blog/archives/2018-11.html?p=9
• http://usi.kir.jp/CIA/DefenceTechSympo2015/USI_cia_Maritime.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/08/new-usv-for-japans-mogami-class-ffm-frigate-breaks-cover/
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/dsei-japan-2023/2023/03/dsei-japan-2023-mhi-showcases-whale-usv-development/

Aircraft carrier

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/11/bae-systems-new-japanese-corporation-could-focus-on-aircraft-carriers/

Submarine

• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/the-japanese-government-is-considering-mounting-cruise-missiles-on-jmsdf-submarines-and-adopting-vertical-launchers/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43683/japan-wants-to-arm-its-submarines-with-long-range-cruise-missiles-report

Successor Type 75 Bulldozer

• https://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/7537/

Kamikaze drone

• https://www.jns.org/japan-to-trial-israeli-us-drones/
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2022/09/21/japan-kamikaze-drone-island-defense/

Future Naval stuff

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/10/here-are-some-of-the-future-naval-systems-japan-is-working-on/

Type 18 Body Armor

• https://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/12778/
• https://euro-sd.com/2023/03/news/30280/jgsdf-to-adopt-new-body-armour-system/

US-Japan hypersonic missile interceptor

• https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2023/03/20/us-japan-exploring-partnership-on-hypersonic-missile-interceptor/
• https://www.reuters.com/world/us-japan-develop-hypersonic-missile-interceptor-yomiuri-2023-08-13/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Japan-and-U.S.-in-talks-on-new-missile-to-intercept-hypersonics
• https://www.wionews.com/world/us-japan-to-agree-to-develop-hypersonic-missile-interceptor-report-624969
• https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/08/14/2003804703
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/us-japan-commence-joint-development-of-glide-phase-interceptor

KHI Anti-ship missile

• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/dsei-japan-2023/2023/03/dsei-japan-2023-khi-unveils-new-anti-ship-missile/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2023-kawasaki-unveils-island-defence-anti-ship-missile
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-progresses-anti-ship-and-hypersonic-missile-programmes
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/japan-kicks-off-new-anti-ship-cruise-missile-project

KHI KJ300 turbofan engine

• https://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/12792/

J3 5.56mm ammo

• https://euro-sd.com/2023/03/news/30540/dsei-japan-2023-japanese-mod-unveils-new-5-56-mm-high-power-ammunition/
• https://www.overtdefense.com/2023/03/24/dsei-japan-2023-jgsdfs-new-type-20-howa-rifle-on-display/

A-SAM

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/03/japan-tests-new-a-sam-system-at-sea/

XLUUV

• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/dsei-japan-2023/2023/03/japans-atla-reveals-new-xluuv-submarine/

Successor to Kawasaki P-1

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/kawasaki-prepares-p-1-replacement-project
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/kawasaki-heavy-industries-begins-study-of-next-maritime-patrol-aircraft/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/33301990.html

South Korean military weapons and projects

DSAR-15P assault rifle

• https://www.armyrecognition.com/june_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/south_korea_special_forces_selects_dasan_machineries_dsar-15p_as_future_assault_rifle.html

"Iron Dome" - like SAM

• https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_august_2020_global_security_army_industry/south_korea_plans_the_development_of_new_air_defense_system_similar_to_israeli_iron_dome.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-tests-low-altitude-missile-defence-system

120 mm self-propelled mortar system

• https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_september_2020_global_security_army_industry/south_korea_to_produce_120mm_self-propelled_mortar_system.html

NI-600VT helicopter drone

• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2019-news/september/5475-first-flight-for-korea-aerospace-industries-vtol-uav.html
• https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20190924172608335

KUS-VH 500MD helicopter drone

• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2019-news/august/5303-korean-unmanned-helicopter-kus-vh-500md-made-its-first-flight.html

Exoskeleton

• https://www.armyrecognition.com/umex_2020_news_official_online_show_daily_media_partner/umex_2020_south_korean_company_lig_nex1_presents_its_exoskeleton_robot.html

Laser

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dx-korea-2020-hanwha-displays-models-of-laser-based-weapon-systems
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-koreas-add-develops-laser-power-enhancing-technology

Satellite

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-spacex-launches-south-koreas-first-dedicated-military-communications-satellite

Multipurpose Unmanned Ground Vehicle

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hyundai-rotem-showcases-hr-sherpa-ugv-at-rok-armed-forces-day
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hyundai-rotem-readies-multipurpose-unmanned-ground-vehicle-for-delivery
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/adex-2019-hanwha-defense-hyundai-rotem-display-prototype-ugvs
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hanwha-defense-readies-improved-mpugv-prototype-for-roka-trials
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_april_2021_global_security_army_industry/unmanned_surveillance_vehicle_set_for_full-scale_development_in_south_korea.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-to-begin-full-scale-development-of-66-unmanned-surveillance-vehicle
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hanwha-defenses-i-mpugv-prototype-begins-trials-with-south-korean-army

Tiger Shark torpedo

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/madex-2019-south-korea-aims-to-deploy-tiger-shark-torpedo-by-2020
• https://militaryleak.com/2018/11/19/lig-nex1-tiger-shark-heavy-weight-torpedo/
• https://m.blog.naver.com/jhst3103/221399349395
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/05/south-korea-completes-trials-for-the-lig-nex1-tiger-shark-torpedo/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/02/south-korea-procures-additional-k-saam-and-tiger-shark-torpedoes/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/12/south-koreas-tiger-shark-torpedo-to-reach-foc-by-year-end/

Blue Shark torpedo

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-to-develop-next-generation-variant-of-blue-shark-torpedo

UUV

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/madex-2019-hanwha-defense-showcases-new-uuv-for-asw-operations
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-launches-indigenous-mine-detection-auv-development
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2021/january/9500-south-korea-navy-deploys-new-underwater-robot-mine-disposal-vehicle-mdv.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hanwha-systems-launches-development-for-networked-unmanned-sar-operations

USV

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hanwha-systems-launches-usv-teaming-technology-development

KIA 4x4 vehicle

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/idex-2021-kia-unveils-new-44-vehicle-concepts

UCAV

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/israel-south-korea-to-co-operate-on-unmanned-airborne-istar
• http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140629000135
• https://thaimilitaryandasianregion.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/south-korea-to-develop-stealth-uav/
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/28458/South_Korean_Military_Orders_Suicide__Attack___Surveillance_Drones
• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/airshow/air-show-2017/adex-2017-news-coverage-report/3805-adex-2017-new-k-x-ucav-concept-appears.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-secures-key-technologies-to-develop-stealthy-tailless-uavs
• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/korea-defense-acquisition-program-administration-announces-video-depicting-stealth-drone-flying-in-formation-with-kf-21/
• https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/10/new-video-of-the-kf-21-boramae-the-future-fighter-developed-in-south-korea/

Transport aircraft

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/kai-proposes-developing-indigenous-military-transport-aircraft
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-boosts-industrial-participation-efforts
• http://koreabizwire.com/s-korea-to-develop-military-transport-aircraft/186446
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29293/S_Korea_to_Replace_Imported_Military_Transported_Aircraft_with_New_Domestic_Ones
• https://algulf.net/2021/05/11/south-korea-unveils-design-for-future-military-transport-aircraft/
• https://militaryleak.com/2021/05/16/korea-aerospace-industries-to-develop-indigenous-military-transport-aircraft/
• https://www.hotcars.com/south-koreas-transport-airlifter-shuttles-troops-and-fires-space-bound-rockets-in-latest-design/
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210404000200320
• https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/kai-confirms-preliminary-investigations-into-jet-powered-tactical-transport/143739.article
• https://www.hotcars.com/south-koreas-transport-airlifter-shuttles-troops-and-fires-space-bound-rockets-in-latest-design/
• https://ycnews.com/south-korea-to-build-a-domestic-transport-aircraft-can-carry-missiles/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/kai-proposes-developing-indigenous-military-transport-aircraft
• https://www.airdatanews.com/kai-plans-an-a400m-sized-jet-airlifter/
• https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/kai-floats-mc-x-transport-and-carrier-based-kf-21n-concepts/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dx-korea-2022-kai-unveils-mc-x-transport-aircraft-proposal

KVLS-II

• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/first-exhibition-of-kvls-ii-a-vertical-launch-system-under-development-by-south-korea/

Arsenal ship

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/08/rok-navy-to-get-aircraft-carrier-arsenal-ship-as-part-of-ambitious-5-year-defense-plan/
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/madex-2021/2021/06/madex-2021-south-koreas-arsenal-ship-keeping-a-low-profile/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/04/south-koreas-dsme-to-design-arsenal-ship-for-rok-navy/

Missiles

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-testing-several-new-missiles-amid-tensions-with-pyongyang
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/09/south-korea-unveils-new-supersonic-anti-ship-missile/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/09/south-korea-successfully-completed-k-slbm-test-launch-from-kss-iii-submarine/

FFX Batch IV Frigate

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/08/south-korea-green-lights-ffx-batch-iv-frigate-program-for-rok-navy/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/08/south-korea-green-lights-ffx-batch-iv-frigate-program-for-rok-navy/

Submarine Rescue ship

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsme-launches-asr-ii-submarine-rescue-ship-for-south-korean-navy

Electric Military Trainer

• https://www.airdatanews.com/south-korea-plans-to-launch-electric-military-trainer/

Mine detection system

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-to-series-produce-new-man-portable-mine-detection-system

Stealth UAV

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/korean-air-signs-agreement-to-develop-stealth-uavs
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/09/10/south-korea-stealth-drone/
• https://www.koreanair.com/gr/en/footer/about-us/newsroom/list/210930-korean-air-to-participate-in-broadband-stealth-uav-techno
• https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20210907111611175
• https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=84595
• https://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?sc=30800021&year=2021&no=933249
• https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20211222144548937
• https://www.koreanair.com/es/en/footer/about-us/newsroom/list/210930-korean-air-to-participate-in-broadband-stealth-uav-techno
• https://www.koreanair.com/es/en/footer/about-us/newsroom/list/211222-korean-air-to-develop-broadband-stealth-uav-technology
• https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=108633
• https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/korean-air-to-help-develop-stealthy-loyal-wingman-uavs/149857.article
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/08/23/asia-pacific/south-korea-stealth-drones-development/

Hypersonic missile

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-develops-hycore-hypersonic-cruise-missile

Phantom "high speed interceptor craft"

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/08/south-korea-unveils-high-speed-interceptor-craft-hsic/

LSF-II

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/06/u-s-navy-helps-south-korea-develop-lsf-ii/

MSH-II

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/02/south-korea-to-develop-new-msh-ii-mcm-vessels/

Navy Sea GHOST

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/11/south-korea-reveals-new-navy-sea-ghost-concept/

North Korean military weapons and projects

North Korean Stryker replica

• https://defence-blog.com/news/army/north-korea-develops-accurate-replica-of-stryker-armored-fighting-vehicle.html
• https://www.sofmag.com/north-korea-develops-accurate-replica-of-stryker-armored-fighting-vehicle/
• https://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2020/11/05/north-korea-has-a-new-tank-killing-apc/
• https://www.iiss.org/blogs/military-balance/2020/10/north-korea-ground-forces
• https://news.joins.com/article/23892159
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a34346372/north-korea-military-parade-new-nuclear-weapons-missiles/

M2020 tank

• https://www.nknews.org/pro/north-korean-modernizes-major-tank-plant-paving-way-for-mass-production/
• https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_northkorea/1133754
• https://www.businessinsider.com/kim-jong-un-rode-tank-counter-us-led-military-exercises-2024-3
• https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2023/07/27/north-korea-showed-how-their-new-m2020-tank-fires-a-125mm-gun/
• https://mil.in.ua/en/news/north-korea-displays-in-details-latest-m-2020-tank-in-training-exercises/
• https://armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/north_korea_unveils_m2024_main_battle_tanks_as_tensions_increase_in_the_peninsula.html

Chinese military weapons and projects

Sea Hunter copy

• https://news.usni.org/2020/09/25/chinese-navy-crafts-unmanned-sea-hunter-knock-off
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/09/new-intelligence-chinese-copy-of-us-navys-sea-hunter-usv/

Haixun 09

• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/may-2020/8357-guangzhou-wenchong-ship-factory-to-build-new-10-000-ton-cutter-for-china-maritime-safety-administration.html
• http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1143606.shtml
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/09/10000-tons-patrol-vessel-haixun-launched-for-chinas-maritime-safety-administration/
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2021/january/9563-china-to-commission-this-year-first-local-made-10-000-ton-class-law-enforcement-and-maritime-patrol-vessel.html
• https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/china-launches-largest-and-most-advanced-maritime-patrol-ship/
• https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3045240/china-starts-work-us97-million-10700-tonne-civilian-patrol
• http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2020-01-08/detail-ifzsiwze9788412.shtml
• http://english.pladaily.com.cn/view/2019-03/27/content_9461093.htm
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/27964/China_Floats_its_Biggest_Marine_Patrol_Vessel
• https://www.raillynews.com/2020/10/haixun-09%2C-the-biggest-patrol-ship-of-gin%2C-launched/
• https://navalpost.com/china-launches-its-largest-maritime-patrol-vessel-haixun-09/
• https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/non-naval/vessel-review-haixun-09-cmsas-newest-long-range-vessel-to-operate-in-south-china-sea/

Tailless fighter

• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42937/tailless-fighter-like-airframe-spotted-at-chinese-fighter-jet-manufacturers-test-airfield

Mystery Submarine

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/02/chinas-new-submarine-is-unlike-any-fielded-by-western-navies/

Zumwalt look-a-like

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/02/chinas-new-naval-mystery-mini-zumwalt-stealth-vessel/

Zhu Hai Yun Drone carrier

• https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-military-potential-of-chinas-zhu-hai-yun-the-worlds-first-ai-powered-drone-carrier-2551697/
• https://news.usni.org/2021/10/11/chinese-testing-experimental-armed-drone-ships-at-secret-naval-base
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/china-pla-navy-launched-worlds-1st-ai-powered-drone-carrier/

Taiwanese military weapons and projects

Missile guided destroyer

• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/june-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4140-new-guided-missile-destroyer-project-for-roc-navy-emerges-out-of-taiwan.html
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2017/january-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4839-video-roc-navy-taiwan-future-guided-missile-destroyer-revealed.html
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2016/06/23/taiwan-moves-on-14-7b-indigenous-shipbuilding-upgrade-projects/
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-taiwan-usa-arms/taiwan-seeking-aegis-destroyers-from-u-s-report-idUSTP4108620070806
• https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wordpress/2017/03/14/taiwanese-navy-pushes-the-throttle-on-indigenous-shipbuilding-with-lhd-plan/

Missile guided frigate

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/12/taiwans-csbs-unveils-new-frigate-design-for-roc-navy/
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2016/06/23/taiwan-moves-on-14-7b-indigenous-shipbuilding-upgrade-projects/
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4072299
• https://news.usni.org/2016/03/25/taiwan-navy-emphasizing-domestic-shipbuilding-program-in-ongoing-maritime-restructure
• https://daydaynews.cc/en/military/951833.html
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2020/09/17/taiwan-is-really-struggling-to-complete-its-new-missile-frigate/?sh=3c66a37e121b
• https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wordpress/2017/03/14/taiwanese-navy-pushes-the-throttle-on-indigenous-shipbuilding-with-lhd-plan/

LPD

• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2016/06/23/taiwan-moves-on-14-7b-indigenous-shipbuilding-upgrade-projects/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/taiwans-csbc-lays-keel-for-roc-navys-first-lpd/
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3540421
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/08/tadte-2019-latest-taiwanese-naval-projects-for-roc-navy/
• https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2017/04/19/taiwan-s-navy-seeks-first-indigenous-landing-platform-dock/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/taiwanese-shipbuilder-csbc-corporation-lays-keel-for-rocns-first-lpd
• https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wordpress/2017/03/14/taiwanese-navy-pushes-the-throttle-on-indigenous-shipbuilding-with-lhd-plan/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/taiwanese-shipbuilder-csbc-corporation-launches-first-locally-built-lpd-for-rocn

Minelayers

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/lungteh-shipbuilding-lays-keel-for-rocns-third-and-fourth-rapid-minelayers
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/taiwanese-navy-commissions-first-improved-tuo-chiang-class-corvette-receives-second-fmlb-minelayer
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/12/taiwan-launches-first-improved-catamaran-corvette-takes-deliver-of-minelayer/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-taiwan-launches-first-fast-minelayer-for-rocn

LHD

• https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wordpress/2017/03/14/taiwanese-navy-pushes-the-throttle-on-indigenous-shipbuilding-with-lhd-plan/

Other

• https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2020/12/16/2003748795
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/08/taiwans-csbc-starts-construction-of-new-rescue-and-salvage-ship/

Submarine and torpedo decoy

• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4393363
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4388832
• https://asiatimes.com/2021/12/taiwans-submarine-program-steers-into-a-minefield/
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/taiwans-torpedo-decoys-for-its-indigenous-submarine-thwarts-chinas/
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4386067
• https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/taiwan-lays-keel-for-first-indigenous-submarine/
• https://asiatimes.com/2021/12/taiwan-dives-under-the-radar-to-build-subs/
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/amid-chinese-annexation-threats-taiwan-to-accelerate-construction-of-indigenous-submarine-project/
• https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2021/12/28/2003770311

Philippine military weapons and projects

Submarine

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/seoul-manila-continue-talks-on-meeting-philippine-navys-future-submarine-requirements
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/madex-2021/2021/05/south-korea-philippines-discussing-future-submarine-capabilities-enhancement/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7GpA_suRho&ab_channel=NavalNews
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zalTkKY6V0Y&ab_channel=NavalNews
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPE3SZN-IM8&ab_channel=NavalNews

Additional information for Japanese military weapons topics

Type 03 Chu-SAM

• https://www.janes.com/article/88607/japan-awards-contract-extension-for-development-of-new-ship-launched-sam-system
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/14/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/14/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/20/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jizen/index.html
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/2ee5934ccf6f-japan-to-remodel-surface-to-air-missiles-to-intercept-hypersonic-arms.html

ASM-3

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/14/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jigo/index.html
• https://defence-blog.com/news/japan-unveils-new-version-of-its-anti-ship-missile-for-first-time.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-begin-mass-production-of-new-asm-3a-supersonic-anti-ship-missile
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/12/japan-to-field-new-asm-3a-long-range-supersonic-anti-ship-missile/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26356642.html

AAM-4

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jigo/index.html

33DD destroyer

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/jizen/honbun/16.pdf
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/23567493.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26183147.html
• https://blog.goo.ne.jp/harunakurama/e/372b5aff36c4ac1d31bbc01e2818c4f8
• http://usi.kir.jp/CIA/DefenceTechSympo2013/USI_cia_Maritime.html
• http://usi.kir.jp/CIA/DefenceTechSympo2014/USI_cia_Maritime.html
• https://jsda.izakamakura.com/event/2012_11_14/121114.html
• https://report.militaryblog.jp/e605113.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/gaibuhyouka/pdf/LSW_R01.pdf
• https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/new-supersonic-anti-ship-missile-tipped-for-japanese-fighters.548240/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26183147.html

Light-weight Combat Vehicle System

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jizen/index.html
• https://blog.goo.ne.jp/harunakurama/e/372b5aff36c4ac1d31bbc01e2818c4f8

Atago-class

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/jizen/index.html

Type 10 MBT

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jigo/index.html
• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/the-world-s-only-four-4th-generation-battle-tanks-elite-armour-from-turkey-s-atlay-to-japan-s-type-10
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/may_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/army_of_japan_to_acquire_more_local-made_type_10_main_battle_tanks_mbts.html

Type 91 surface-to-air missile

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/jizen/index.html

Kawasaki P-1

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/chukan/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/19/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/25/jigo/index.html
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/27815/Germany_Rejects_Japanese_P_1_Maritime_Patrol_Aircraft
• https://www.aerotime.aero/clement.charpentreau/25857-kawasaki-p-1-excluded-from-german-submarine-hunter-tender
• https://internationalinsider.org/japan-plans-to-outfit-its-kawasaki-p-1-mpas-with-ai/
• https://thediplomat.com/2019/11/japan-to-invest-in-ai-enabled-maritime-surveillance-platforms/
• https://militaryleak.com/2020/03/02/japan-developing-new-anti-ship-missile-for-p-1-maritime-patrol-aircraft/
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/02/japan-developing-new-anti-ship-missile-for-p-1-maritime-patrol-aircraft/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/02/jmsdf-p-1-mpa-testing-next-generation-anti-ship-missile/

Kawasaki C-2

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/chukan/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/jizen/index.html
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/24059/Japan_to_Develop_New_Electronic_Attack_Aircraft
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205757.html
• https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/200822/plt2008220016-n1.html
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/08/3019e8dcfeaf-breaking-news-japan-to-send-sdf-plane-to-afghanistan-for-evacuation-govt.html

Type 19 SPG

• https://www.armyrecognition.com/august_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/japanese_army_unveils_new_type_155_8x8_wheeled_self-propelled_howitzer.html
• https://news.nicovideo.jp/watch/nw5838298
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jizen/index.html
• http://www.military-today.com/artillery/type_19.htm
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/analysis_top_most_modern_8x8_wheeled_self-propelled_howitzers.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-displays-new-sph-prototype-more-elements-of-road-mobile-ew-system
• https://weaponsystems.net/system/510-Type+19
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/jgsdf-to-acquire-additional-type-19-sphs-and-type-16-mcvs
• https://www.defensenews.com/land/2020/12/17/us-army-mobile-howitzer-shoot-off-participants-emerge/
• https://grandfleet.info/us-related/u-s-media-expects-japan-to-participate-in-u-s-army-shooting-test/

Hyuga-class

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/15/jizen/index.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/09/japanese-v-22-lands-on-jmsdf-vessel-for-the-first-time/

Soryu-class

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/15/jizen/index.html

Middle range Multi-Purpose missile

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/15/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/20/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jigo/index.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205282.html

CFRP Hull

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/15/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/jigo/index.html

US-2 Seaplane

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/16/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/19/jigo/index.html
• https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2021-11-10/air-force-seaplanes-special-operations-command-japan-3563136.html
• https://warontherocks.com/2021/11/a-japanese-seaplane-could-be-the-difference-maker-for-the-u-s-military/
• https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02202/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/shinmaywa-and-ussocom-comment-on-the-us-2-seaplane/
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/05/11/us-japan-seaplane-development/

AAM-5

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/16/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/jizen/index.html

Type 06 rifle grenade

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/13/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/17/jigo/index.html

Drones

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/15/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/20/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/25/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/30/jizen.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/20795535.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-aiming-to-develop-prototypes-of-self-propelled-mine-system
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/18205757.html
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200922/p2a/00m/0na/019000c

Torpedoes

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/15/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/16/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/17/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/26/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/29/jizen.html

Submarines

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/15/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jigo/index.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22174389.html

Type 11 (missile)

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/15/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/16/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/jigo/index.html

Fighter and large jet components

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/16/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/17/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/17/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/19/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/25/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/26/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/27/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/28/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/30/jizen.html

XATM-6 Missile

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/17/jigo/index.html

F-2

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/17/cyukan/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jizen/index.html

Type 96 APC

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/17/cyukan/index.html
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2021_global_security_army_industry/japanese_army_displays_type_96_apc_with_mine_clearance_system.html

Akizuki-class destroyer (2010)

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jizen/index.html

Ocean observation ship

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jizen/index.html

Type 16

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/19/jizen/index.html
• http://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/6172/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/22398776.html
• https://daydaynews.cc/zh-my/military/451321.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/jgsdf-to-acquire-additional-type-19-sphs-and-type-16-mcvs
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25979829.html
• https://article.auone.jp/detail/1/2/5/90_5_r_20210108_1610054472393840

TH-X

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jizen/index.html

Type 96 Multi-Purpose Missile System

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/cyukan/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/19/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/25/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/30/jizen.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/kawasaki-heavy-industries-secures-contract-to-develop-new-mmps-for-jgsdf

OH-1

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/19/cyukan/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/20/jigo/index.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/21958086.html
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/24418/Japan___s_Ninja_Helicopters_Resume_Operations_After_Four_Years
• https://www.rotorandwing.com/2018/10/25/japan-continues-massive-renewal-domestic-rotorcraft-fleet/
• https://www.moralepatcharmory.com/blogs/defence-blog/grounded-japanese-ninja-helicopters-to-resume-flying-after-crash

Type 91 surface-to-air missile

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/18/jigo/index.html

FCS-3

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/19/jizen/index.html

Type 90 Ship-to-Ship Missile

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/19/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jigo/index.html

Type 99 SPG

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/20/cyukan/index.html

Izumo-class

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jizen/index.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japans-converted-izumo-class-carriers-will-not-feature-a-ski-jump-ramp-for-f-35b-operations
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-begins-refitting-first-of-two-izumo-class-carriers-to-support-f-35b-operations
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/sna-2020/2020/01/sna-2020-fujitsu-unveils-collaborative-table-for-japans-aegis-ships-aegis-ashore/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/10/japans-helicopter-carrier-js-izumo-to-start-f-35b-tests/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/10/usmc-f-35b-aircraft-tested-aboard-japans-helicopter-carrier-js-izumo/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/defence/latest/two-usmc-f-35bs-conduct-take-offs-landings-from-js-izumo
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-acquiring-f-35-landing-system-for-izumo

Ship design

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/21/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/25/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/25/jigo/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/26/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/27/jizen.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/30/jizen.html

Komatsu LAV

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/22/cyukan/index.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-procure-hawkei-eagle-light-vehicles-for-trials

Type 88 missile

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/23/jizen/index.html
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jigo/index.html

Asahi-class

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/24/jizen/index.html

Type 12 missile

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/28/jizen.html
• https://nypost.com/2020/12/09/japan-plans-to-build-missiles-that-could-hit-north-korea-report/
• https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/20201208-OYT1T50282/
• https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQODE0911Q0Z01C20A2000000
• https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/201209/plt2012090024-n1.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/04/japans-type-12-ssm-deployed-to-keep-watch-on-miyako-strait/
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/december/9423-japan-approves-a-plan-for-the-deployment-of-new-long-range-anti-ship-missiles.html
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/25089126.html
• https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/20201218-OYT1T50249/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/01/japan-to-greatly-extend-range-of-type-12-anti-ship-missiles-modify-it-for-f-15j/
• https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/201229/plt2012290001-n1.html
• http://tokyoexpress.info/2021/01/10/12%E5%BC%8F%E5%9C%B0%E5%AF%BE%E8%89%A6%E8%AA%98%E5%B0%8E%E5%BC%BE%E6%94%B9%E3%81%AE%E5%BE%8C%E7%B6%99%E3%80%81%E9%95%B7%E5%B0%84%E7%A8%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%80%8C12%E5%BC%8F%E5%9C%B0%E5%AF%BE%E8%89%A6/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japans-atla-outlines-development-of-type-12-surface-to-ship-missiles
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/08/here-is-our-first-look-at-japans-type-12-ssm-upgraded/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-japan-2023-japan-expects-to-induct-upgraded-type-12-ssm-by-2026
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2023/04/11/japan-signs-28-billion-deals-for-long-range-missile-development/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-progresses-hypersonic-and-long-range-missile-programmes

Japan-UK missile

• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/approach/hyouka/seisaku/29/jizen.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-pushes-forward-with-jnaam-co-development
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-moves-ahead-with-jnaam-co-development
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26122033.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-approves-jnaam-co-development
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-develop-new-medium-range-air-to-air-missile

Kawasaki "MULE PRO-FXT (EPS)" ATV

• http://www.tokyo-dar.com/news/7000/
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/23102129.html
• https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/mil-log/dsei-japan-2019-jgsdf-purchases-mule-light-vehicle/
• https://euro-sd.com/2023/03/news/30267/jgsdf-goes-back-to-drawing-board-on-osprey-deployable-atv/

F-15J

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mhi-boeing-sign-dcs-agreement-to-upgrade-japanese-f-15j-fleet
• https://www.c4isrnet.com/electronic-warfare/2019/09/05/japans-budget-document-reveals-electronic-warfare-plans/
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/26614/Japan_To_Improve_Electronic_Warfare_Capabilities_of_Fighter_Fleet

Type 12 torpedo

• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/12%E5%BC%8F%E9%AD%9A%E9%9B%B7

Maya-class

• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/sna-2020/2020/01/sna-2020-fujitsu-unveils-collaborative-table-for-japans-aegis-ships-aegis-ashore/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/jmsdf-commissions-second-maya-class-guided-missile-destroyer

Hibiki-class

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/02/new-hibiki-class-surtass-ocean-surveillance-ship-launched-for-jmsdf/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-launches-third-hibiki-class-ocean-surveillance-ship
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-commissions-third-hibiki-class-ocean-surveillance-ship

Type 73 APC

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/24504683.html

Howa Type 89

• https://jsda.izakamakura.com/event/2012_11_14/121114.html

SH-60K

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mhi-conducts-first-test-flight-of-upgraded-variant-of-sh-60k-naval-helicopter
• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26347589.html
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2021-05-14/japans-new-seahawk-variant-takes-air
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/atla-receives-two-prototypes-of-upgraded-variant-of-sh-60k-naval-helicopter
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-outlines-funding-proposal-for-new-opvs-anti-submarine-helicopters-in-2023

Trimaran ship

• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/research/gaibuhyouka/pdf/TRIMARAN_30.pdf

Toyota High Mobility Vehicle

• https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20230916-137030/

Additional information for South Korean military weapons topics

KF-21

• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/27777/South_Korea_sets_aside__5_4B_for_KF_X_Jet_Project_in_2021_Budget
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/kai-plans-to-roll-out-first-kf-x-prototype-in-april-2021
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/kai-begins-final-assembly-of-first-kf-x-prototype
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-to-develop-supersonic-asm-for-future-kf-x-fighter-aircraft
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/da27bd71-e47e-4cf6-81aa-456bf5824514
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-unveils-indigenous-aesa-radar-prototype-for-kf-x-fighter
• https://asiatimes.com/2020/09/koreas-kf-x-stealth-fighter-takes-a-big-leap/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/36177/photos-show-south-koreas-next-generation-fighter-jet-rapidly-taking-shape
• https://www.defensenews.com/2019/10/15/south-koreas-future-fighter-program-at-risk-even-as-development-moves-along/
• https://defence-blog.com/news/south-korea-unveils-the-first-prototype-of-new-kf-x-fighter-jet.html
• https://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/207416/south-korea%27s-kf_x-stealth-fighter-targets-south_east-asian-market.html
• https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2020/03/205_278613.html
• https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/adex-kai-unveils-futuristic-kf-x-cockpit/134818.article
• https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/adex-full-sized-kai-kf-x-mock-up-unveiled/134796.article
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2019-10-15/adex-2019-kai-unveils-kf-x-mockup-new-surion-variants
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/korea-watch/kf-x-south-korea-wants-its-very-own-stealthy-fighter-more-super-f-16-143612
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2020/09/03/behold-south-koreas-very-expensive-stealth-fighter/#36d1d31653f2
• https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2020/06/08/south-korea-receives-engines-for-future-fighter-jet/
• https://m.koreaaero.com/EN/MediaCenter/NewsRoomView.aspx?NewsPid=3078
• https://www.aero-mag.com/kf-x-fighter-jet-korea-aerospace-industries-03092020/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mbda-to-integrate-meteor-bvraam-onto-rokafs-future-kf-x-fighter
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/korea-watch/south-koreas-kf-x-stealth-aircraft-could-cost-more-f-35-168773
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/kf-x-project-south-koreas-stealth-fighter-has-problem-168529
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-indonesia-renegotiate-kf-x-project
• https://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/213149/south-korea-begins-assembling-first-prototype-of-indigenous-fighter-jet.html
• http://koreabizwire.com/air-force-launches-naming-contest-for-new-indigenous-fighter-jet/170926
• http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20201004000176
• http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200922000866
• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/south-korea-is-considering-kfx-navy-development/
• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/u-s-and-south-korea-permit-kf-x-to-integrate-precision-guided-weapons/
• https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20201028124931553
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/27787/South_Korea_Begins_Assembling_KF_X_Fighter_Jet_s_First_Prototype
• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/september/6548-korea-aerospace-industries-launch-final-assembly-of-kf-x-fighter-prototype.html
• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/june/6330-south-korea-to-finalize-assembly-of-local-made-kf-x-fighter-jet-in-the-second-half-of-this-year.html
• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2019-news/november/5651-south-korea-to-integrate-mbda-s-meteor-missile-onto-kf-x-fighter-aircraft.html
• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2019-news/october/5547-korea-aerospace-industries-unveils-a-full-sized-mock-up-of-kf-x-fighter.html
• https://eurasiantimes.com/new-s-korean-warplanes-aim-to-shoot-down-rafales-typhoons-f-16s-in-global-fighter-jet-market/
• https://defence-blog.com/news/south-korea-unveils-new-fighter-jet-radar-designed-for-air-dominance.html
• https://defence-blog.com/news/kai-releases-new-photo-from-south-koreas-next-gen-fighter-jet-assembly-line.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-confirms-first-kf-x-prototype-to-be-rolled-out-in-april
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/02/new-supersonic-anti-ship-missile-for-south-koreas-kf-x-breaks-cover/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/lig-nex1-delivers-ew-self-protection-system-prototype-for-kf-x-fighter-aircraft
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210401011800325
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29262/Indonesian_Defense_Minister_to_Attend_KF_X_Roll_Out_in_S_Korea
• http://www.newsworld.co.kr/detail.htm?no=7701
• https://theaviationgeekclub.com/check-out-the-latest-photos-from-kai-assembly-line-featuring-kf-x-4-5-gen-fighter/
• https://www.econotimes.com/Korea-confident-of-fighter-deal-despite-default-1605913
• http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=160669
• https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2021/04/113_306658.html
• http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210408001103&np=1&mp=1
• https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2021/04/205_306853.html
• https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/04/08/national/defense/defense-Indonesia-KFX/20210408184706990.html
• https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/04/08/skorea-South-Korea-Indonesiz-KFX-fighter-jet/6221617897663/
• https://www.key.aero/forum/modern-military-aviation/134341-korea-s-kf-x-news-discussion?131164-Korea-s-KF-X-News-amp-Discussion%2Fpage2=&page=2
• https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/south-korea-unveils-kf-x-prototype/
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29306/South_Korean_KF_X_fighter_jet_rolled_out__Christened____KF_21_Boramae___
• https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-04-09/south-korea-unveils-prototype-of-kf-x-fighter-jet
• https://www.aerospacetestinginternational.com/news/defense/south-korea-to-start-testing-kf-x-fighter-jet-prototype.html
• https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/09/south-korea-has-just-unveiled-a-prototype-of-its-first-domestically-developed-kf-21-boramae/
• https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2021/04/09/south-korea-unveils-prototype-of-homegrown-kf-x-fighter-jet/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-rolls-out-prototype-of-its-first-indigenous-fighter-aircraft
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40113/meet-south-koreas-new-kf-21-hawk-indigenous-fighter
• https://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10040&num=88776
• https://indodefense.wordpress.com/2014/07/22/s-korea-opts-for-kf-x-twin-engine-fighter-development/
• http://www.dapa.go.kr/dapa/na/ntt/selectNttInfo.do?bbsId=326&nttSn=36842&menuId=678
• https://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10040&num=74852
• https://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10040&pn=6&num=75699#none
• https://m.blog.naver.com/PostView.nhn?blogId=cjywiz&logNo=100203460067&proxyReferer=https:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
• https://pgtyman.tistory.com/entry/%EC%9D%B4%EC%83%81%ED%95%9C-%EB%B0%A9%ED%96%A5%EC%9C%BC%EB%A1%9C-%ED%9D%98%EB%9F%AC-%EA%B0%80%EA%B3%A0-%EC%9E%88%EB%8A%94-KFX
• https://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10040&num=72468
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-unveils-prototype-kf-x-fighter-jet-2021-04-09/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2021/04/13/south-koreas-new-kf-21-fighter-is-more-an-alternative-to-chinese-influence-than-to-the-f-35/?sh=1ab6cbf34763
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29797/Korea_Aerospace_is_assembling_5_prototypes_of_KF_21_Fighter_Jet
• https://www.defenseworld.net/feature/52/South_Korea___s_KF_X_to_Challenge_Fighter_jets_from_Boeing__Dassault_and_Russia
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/kai-prepares-smart-factory-for-kf-21-fighter_17127
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2021-04-09/koreas-kf-x-fighter-named-kf-21-boramae-rollout
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a36097972/south-korea-new-fighter-jet-kf-21-boramae-f-22-similarities/
• https://asiatimes.com/2021/04/kf-21-jet-fighter-puts-south-korea-in-elite-group/
• https://thediplomat.com/2021/04/can-smaller-countries-produce-competitive-fighters/
• https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/09/asia/south-korea-kf-21-fifth-generation-fighter-jet-intl-hnk/index.html
• https://blog.naver.com/PostSearchList.nhn?SearchText=KF-X&blogId=jhst3103&x=0&y=0
• https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3129672/china-not-afraid-falling-behind-military-technology-analyst
• https://news.g-enews.com/view.php?ud=202106041342103222ce58317c16_1&ssk=favorset&md=20210604163100_R
• https://thediplomat.com/2021/04/the-strategic-impact-of-indonesian-kf-21s/
• https://nownews.seoul.co.kr/news/newsView.php?id=20210603601008
• http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210625000765
• https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/06/27/national/diplomacy/Indonesia-Foreign-Minister-Vietnam/20210627170700351.html
• https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/07/the-kf-21-boramae-will-evolve-until-possess-characteristics-of-sixth-generation-fighters/
• https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/10/new-video-of-the-kf-21-boramae-the-future-fighter-developed-in-south-korea/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/adex-2021-kai-reveals-fa-50-loyal-wingman-concept-for-kf-21
• https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/10/south-korea-kai-will-develop-an-unmanned-fa-50-as-the-kf-21-boramae-loyal-wingman/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/adex-2021-kf-21-boramae-to-take-centre-stage
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/aircraft-carrier-in-sight-south-korea-kf-21-fighter-jet/
• https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/01/kai-bets-heavily-on-kf-21-boramae-whose-development-is-progressing-at-a-good-pace/
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2022/07/19/south-korea-records-successful-maiden-flight-test-of-its-kf-21-fighter-jet/
• https://theaviationgeekclub.com/kai-displays-model-of-kf-21n-boramae-variant-operating-from-aircraft-carrier/
• https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/kf21-first-flight-5thgen-powerhouse
• https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/07/the-kf-21-boramae-took-to-the-skies-for-the-first-time/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/south-koreas-kf-21-homegrown-advanced-fighter-just-took-to-the-air

Blocks

• http://errymath.blogspot.com/2018/05/kf-x-fighter-key-points-program.html#.X1KOfXlKiUl
• https://aviationweek.com/node/4228921#
• https://www.defensenews.com/air/2015/02/15/kai-lockheed-sole-bidder-for-korean-fighter/

Controversy

• https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/09/205_187515.html
• https://www.defensenews.com/air/2015/10/25/seoul-debates-best-strategy-to-acquire-aesa-radar/
• http://alert5.com/2015/10/24/south-korea-can-develop-3-out-of-4-key-technologies-needed-by-kf-x-program/
• https://alert5.com/2015/09/25/kf-x-hits-roadblock-after-failure-to-get-clearance-for-4-key-technologies-from-u-s/
• http://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?shop=dae&modele=release&prod=168934&cat=3
• https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/06/01/national/defense/KFX-jet-prototype/20210601191600302.html
• http://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0002749479
• https://www.news1.kr/articles/?4325935
• http://m.segye.com/view/20210607507851
• https://www.khan.co.kr/politics/defense-diplomacy/article/202106040501001
• https://news.joins.com/article/24072122
• https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20210607_0001467075
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29747/South_Korean_KF_21_Jet_Prototype_Hastily_Assembled_to_Impress_Indonesia_
• https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/06/30/skorea-South-Korea-KAI-aerospace-hack/5591625059379/
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210630007651325
• http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210701000820
• http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=70822

Indonesia

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indonesia-reaffirms-commitment-to-kf-21-fighter-engineers-to-re-join-project_19595
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/30207/Indonesia_to_Send_100_Engineers_to_South_Korea_to_Reboot_its_KF_21_Participation
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/08/12/indonesia-kf-21-joint-aircraft/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/industry-headlines/latest/south-korea-indonesia-move-closer-to-kf-21-agreement-says-dapa
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indonesia-reaffirms-commitment-to-pay-20-of-the-kf-21-fighters-development-costs
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/the-asian-f-35-south-korea-could-review-indonesias-role-in-kf-21-program-after-funding-defaults/

K2 Black Panther

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hyundai-rotem-restarts-k2-tank-production
• https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2020/11/30/south-koreas-k2-tank-export-plans-suffer-under-transmission-failure/

Oman

• https://defence-blog.com/news/army/oman-to-acquire-k2-black-panther-tanks-from-south-korea.html
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/november_2018_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/south_korea_could_sell_72_k2_main_battle_tanks_to_oman.html

ROKS Hansando

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korean-navy-receives-first-dedicated-training-ship
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/october/9177-south-korean-navy-takes-delivery-of-first-training-ship-hansando-ath-81.html
• https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20201021102113635

Jang-Bogo class submarine

• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/september/9029-south-korea-develops-lithium-ion-battery-for-new-jang-bogo-iii-class-diesel-electric-powered-attack-submarine.html

K136 MLRS

• https://www.armyrecognition.com/june_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/philippine_army_to_receive_k136_kooryong_mlrs_from_south_korea.html
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/december_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/south_korean_k136_kooryong_mlrs_multiple_launch_rocket_systems_will_be_delivered_to_philippines.html

KM-SAM

• https://www.armyrecognition.com/april_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/south_korea_army_received_first_local-made_cheongung_km-sam_air_defense_missile_systems.html

KDDX destroyer

• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/madex-2019/2019/10/madex-2019-lig-nex1-proposes-futuristic-cic-with-holograms-for-rok-navy-kddx-destroyer/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/09/hanwha-systems-selected-as-preferred-bidder-for-kddxs-cms-and-i-mast/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/05/dsme-completes-electric-propulsion-system-development-for-rok-navys-kddx-destroyer/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/south-korea-starts-bidding-process-for-rok-navys-kddx-future-destroyer/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/08/hhi-and-dsme-still-in-the-race-for-south-koreas-future-kddx-destroyers/
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201117009100325
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201117009151325
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/28215/Daewoo_Unhappy_as_Hyundai_Inches_Closer_to_Winning_Korea___s_Destroyer_Project_Despite_Info_Leak_Allegations
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/december/9467-hanwha-to-develop-combat-management-system-and-radar-for-south-korean-kddx-destroyer.html
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/newsb/naval-exhibitions/2014-archive-naval-exhibitons/indomarine-2014/2160-dsme-showcasing-its-next-generation-kddx-destroyer-for-rok-navy-at-indo-defence-2014.html
• http://www.dapa.go.kr/search/search.jsp?category=TOTAL&sort=r&kwd=KDDX
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/07/south-koreas-hhi-working-on-kddx-basic-design/

KUH-1

• https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2019/10/17/see-kai-unveil-a-new-export-version-of-the-surion-helo-following-a-fatal-crash-last-year/
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/madex-2019/2019/10/madex-2019-kai-surion-gets-claws-with-marine-attack-variant/
• https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2021-04-05/south-korea-wants-attack-helos-minesweepers-more-jdams
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-to-develop-indigenous-attack-helicopter-for-rokmc
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/05/south-korea-selects-armed-variant-of-kai-marineon-helicopter-for-marine-corps/

Daegu-class frigate

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/02/cambridge-pixel-embarks-on-rok-navy-chamsuri-ii-class-and-ffx-ii-vessels/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/04/hhi-launches-fourth-daegu-class-ffx-batch-ii-frigate-for-rok-navy/
• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/south-korean-army-refutes-daegu-class-frigate-defect-coverage/

K-SAAM

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/01/south-korea-set-to-deploy-new-haegung-shipborne-sam-system/

Gwanggaeto the Great-class destroyer

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/09/south-koreas-dsme-delivers-first-kdx-i-to-rok-navy-following-pip/

Dosan Ahn Changho-class submarine

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/eca-group-to-supply-steering-consoles-for-south-koreas-kss-iii-batch-ii-submarine/
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/madex-2019/2019/10/madex-2019-dsme-on-track-with-kss-iii-batch-2-submarine-program-for-rok-navy/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/09/south-koreas-dsme-wins-contract-for-2nd-kss-iii-batch-ii-submarine/

KDX-III destroyer

• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/naval-exhibitions/2017-archives/madex-2017/5699-madex-2017-what-we-learned-on-the-rok-navy-future-kdx-iii-batch-ii-aegis-destroyers.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-hhi-to-build-first-of-second-batch-of-kdx-iii-destroyers-for-rokn
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/december/9358-south-korea-to-purchase-us-mk-15-phalanx-close-in-weapons-system-for-kdx-iii-batch-ii-class-destroyer.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/us-state-department-approves-potential-sale-of-latest-phalanx-ciws-version-for-rokns-first-kdx-iii-batch-ii-destroyer
• https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/madex-2019/2019/10/madex-2019-hhi-secures-deal-for-kdx-iii-batch-ii-destroyer-initial-production/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/05/rok-navy-closer-to-gain-sea-based-abm-capability-with-kdx-iii-batch-ii/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/03/south-koreas-hhi-cut-steel-on-new-kdx-iii-batch-ii-destroyer-for-rok-navy/

K1A replacement

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-to-develop-new-submachine-gun-to-replace-k1a
• http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/adex-2019-new-defence-development-at-seoul-adex-2019/

K9 Thunder

• https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2021/06/02/skoreas-hanwha-pitches-k9-howitzer-for-british-mobile-fires-program/

K216

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-unveils-new-cbrn-resistant-armoured-personnel-carrier

L-SAM

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/03/south-korea-to-procure-sm-6-missiles-and-develop-naval-l-sam/

Additional information for Chinese military weapons topics

Z-20

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/variant-of-z-20-helicopter-may-be-under-development-for-plan-marine-corps
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/38509/chinas-z-20-black-hawk-clone-is-now-packing-air-to-ground-missiles
• https://eurasiantimes.com/us-black-hawk-clone-chinese-z-20-helicopters-ready-for-attack-missions-with-kd-10-missiles/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/38680/this-is-our-best-look-yet-at-chinas-z-20f-seahawk-clone-toting-air-to-ground-missiles
• https://www.airway1.com/china-may-be-developing-a-stealth-variant-of-the-z-20-helicopter/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40853/stealthy-variant-of-chinas-z-20-black-hawk-clone-emerges-in-concept-model-form
• https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2021/06/01/how-pakistan-gave-china-military-tech-used-by-us-in-attacks-on-bin-laden.html
• https://eurasiantimes.com/black-hawk-down-china-says-its-z-20-helicopter-on-course-to-surpass-us-black-hawk-choppers/

FC-31

• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/29240/Work_on_China_s_Carrier_based_Stealth_Jet_to_Commence_in_2021
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/focus-analysis/naval-technology/9981-the-chinese-next-gen-aircraft-for-aircraft-carrier-could-be-fc-31-variant.html
• https://thediplomat.com/2021/02/the-fc-31-chinas-other-stealth-fighter/
• https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/06/11/new-chinesestealth-fighter-spotted-beijing-seeks-challenge-power/
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a36663403/china-new-fith-generation-carrier-fighter-jet/
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40992/mockup-of-chinas-stealthy-fc-31-fighter-appears-on-full-size-aircraft-carrier-testing-rig
• https://www.airway1.com/fc-31-stealth-fighter-to-operate-on-new-chinese-aircraft-carrier/
• https://breakingdefense.com/2021/07/chinas-j-35-carrier-fighter-appears-step-to-most-powerful-navy/
• https://www.navytimes.com/global/asia-pacific/2021/10/29/new-variants-of-chinese-stealth-fighters-break-cover/

J-20

• https://eurasiantimes.com/chinas-naval-version-of-j-20-stealth-fighter-jets-to-make-its-aircraft-carriers-a-lethal-strike-force/

References for future article improvements

JGSDF

• https://japantoday.com/category/national/samurai-sword-in-new-japan-self-defense-force-emblem-causing-controversy
• http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/100510/20160910/new-japan-ground-self-defense-force-emblem-causes-controversy.htm
• https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/2018574/critics-fear-new-samurai-sword-logo-japans-armed-forces-will
• https://yattatachi.com/new-military-insignia-controversy

• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/08/c5a5502a3e4f-japan-sdf-to-set-up-electronic-warfare-capability-unit-next-spring.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/jgsdf-to-form-new-ew-unit-to-defend-japans-southern-remote-islands
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-displays-new-sph-prototype-more-elements-of-road-mobile-ew-system
• https://www.ibtimes.com/east-china-sea-tensions-japan-plans-new-electronic-warfare-unit-3016594
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/25471/Japan_to_set_up_Electronic_Warfare_Unit_to_Jam_Radars__Missile_Guidance_Systems
• https://armadainternational.com/2020/09/more-ew-units-for-japans-army/
• http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13750285
• https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201002_01/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/09/15/national/defense-ministry-set-electronic-warfare-unit-kumamoto-prefecture/
• https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2019/08/20/Japan-to-build-electronic-warfare-unit/3181566317043/
• https://www.isdp.eu/japans-emerging-electronic-warfare-capability-a-game-changer-in-the-electromagnetic-domain/
• https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/world/2019/08/683_274293.html
• https://ipdefenseforum.com/2020/10/japan-seeks-electromagnetic-upgrade-to-defend-islands/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/12/japan-mod-announces-new-deployment-training-plan-for-jgsdf-with-focus-on-island-defense/
• https://www.c4isrnet.com/electronic-warfare/2019/09/05/japans-budget-document-reveals-electronic-warfare-plans/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/jgsdf-forms-new-ew-unit-to-defend-japans-southern-remote-islands
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210330/p2a/00m/0na/018000c
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/05/ea20811d21cc-japan-accelerates-defense-capability-enhancement-in-new-domains.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-form-new-ew-units-strengthen-existing-facilities

Japan Special Forces

• https://medium.com/war-is-boring/japan-doesn-t-need-a-hostage-rescue-force-fe2f78649d68
• https://time.com/3700633/japan-self-defense-force-histages-pacifism/
• https://www.dw.com/en/japan-re-examining-anti-terror-policy-after-hostage-crisis/a-18270279
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/02/16/reference/japanese-deaths-stir-debate-hostage-rescue-capabilities/
• https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/japan-s-response-to-islamic-state-hostage-situation-limited-by-constitution-1.324912

JSDF

Cruise missile acquisition

• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/16320/japan-is-looking-at-developing-its-very-own-land-attack-capable-cruise-missile
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a26427/japan-tomahawk-cruise-missiles/
• https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2018-07/news/japan-looks-purchase-cruise-missiles
• https://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/japan-wants-cruise-missiles-should-terrify-china-or-north-26198
• https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2017-06/news-briefs/japan-considers-cruise-missile-purchase
• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/26939/japan-buying-joint-strike-missiles-for-its-f-35as-is-a-much-bigger-deal-than-it-sounds
• https://news.usni.org/2017/05/10/japan-considering-buying-tomahawks-25578
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-begin-receiving-joint-strike-missiles-from-april-2021
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/kongsberg-awarded-contract-to-supply-jsms-for-japanese-f-35s
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/japan-considers-deploying-long-range-024349523.html

Aegis Ashore cancellation and Preemptive strike capabilities

• http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_international/957077.html
• https://www.thedispatch.in/pre-emptive-strike-capability-shifting-winds-in-japan/
• https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/08/26/japa-a26.html
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/04/national/japan-destroyers-missile-defense/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/22/national/japan-aegis-ashore-alternatives-megafloat-destroyer/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/07/japan-considering-offensive-capability-as-part-of-future-missile-defense-options/
• https://www.wsj.com/articles/japan-edges-toward-military-pre-emptive-strike-option-11596195100#:~:text=Ruling%2Dparty%20lawmakers%20say%20Japan's,proposal%20is%20exclusively%20for%20defense .
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-defence-kono/japan-to-consider-strike-capability-to-replace-missile-defence-system-idUSKBN23W10Y
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-defence-aegis-explainer/explainer-strike-capability-other-military-options-on-table-after-japans-aegis-u-turn-idUSKBN24407C#:~:text=Japan's%20Aegis%20Ashore%20contracts%20are,cost%20at%20least%20%24500%20million .
• https://americansecuritycouncilfoundation.org/japan-edges-toward-military-pre-emptive-strike-option/
• https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/06/603332/japan-suspends-aegis-ashore-missile-shield-programme
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/09/9f3f6c7341c8-focus-japan-policy-on-strike-capability-could-raise-tensions-in-east-asia.html
• https://www.lawfareblog.com/dynamics-japans-armed-attack-initiation-doctrine-and-anticipatory-self-defense
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/09/29d31c171c94-japan-tells-us-of-plan-to-build-ships-solely-for-missile-defense.html
• https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/16/world/asia/japan-military-missiles-pacifist.html
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/06/national/japan-long-range-missiles-2022/
• http://alert5.com/2020/08/27/japans-national-security-council-proposal-on-aegis-ashore-alternatives/#more-84227
• https://alert5.com/2020/09/05/japan-leaning-towards-building-frigate-based-missile-ship-to-host-bmd-interceptors/#more-84421
• https://ameblo.jp/satomasahisa/entry-12620345131.html
• https://defence-blog.com/news/japan-plans-to-acquire-advanced-anti-surface-warfare-missiles-by-2022.html
• https://eurasiantimes.com/japan-to-arm-its-f-35-jets-with-5th-gen-cruise-missiles-with-a-whopping-range-of-500-kms/
• https://iar-gwu.org/2020/09/09/is-japans-defense-policy-taking-an-offensive-turn/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-to-begin-receiving-joint-strike-missiles-from-april-2021
• https://www.startribune.com/japan-s-abe-seeks-preemptive-strike-capacity-in-policy-shift/572382622/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/12/national/shinzo-abe-strike-capability-japan/
• https://eurasiantimes.com/japan-to-develop-new-missiles-defence-system-plan-remove-us-aegis-by-2020/
• http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13721166
• https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/1321/
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-defence-aegis-idUSKBN2770J9
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-won-t-rule-out-airstrikes-on-enemy-bases-defense-minister
• https://www.ntd.com/japan-reserves-the-right-to-pre-emptive-airstrikes-on-enemy-bases-defense-minister_742319.html
• https://www.ntd.com/japan-not-ruling-out-air-strikes-on-enemy-bases_741570.html
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/04/04/national/politics-diplomacy/defense-experts-back-japan-acquiring-strike-capabilities/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/917565ad45ef-defense-experts-back-japan-acquiring-enemy-base-strike-capability.html
• https://thediplomat.com/2022/04/defense-panel-within-japans-ruling-party-urges-tokyo-to-acquire-counterattack-capability/
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-wont-rule-out-counterattack-capabilities-strengthen-defence-minister-says-2022-10-04/
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/fight-off-invasion-japan-says-will-field-hypersonic-anti-ship-missiles-attack/
• https://asiatimes.com/2022/11/japan-a-woefully-late-entrant-in-the-hypersonic-race/
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-considering-hypersonic-missile-deployment-by-2030-nikkei-2022-11-03/
• https://thediplomat.com/2022/11/blue-ribbon-panel-urges-japan-to-develop-counterstrike-capabilities/

Mage island

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/tokyo-to-build-jsdf-base-on-mage-island
• https://eurasiantimes.com/amid-us-china-row-japan-to-militarize-mage-islands-with-stealth-f-35-jets/

Satellite

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-launches-first-optical-data-relay-satellite

Replace helicopters with drone

• https://www.defensenews.com/smr/defending-the-pacific/2023/02/09/japan-to-replace-attack-observation-helos-with-drone-fleet/
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/japan-ditching-attack-helicopters-another-222300231.html
• https://www.businessinsider.com/japan-plans-to-replace-its-attack-helicopters-with-drone-aircraft-2023-3
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/rise-of-the-machines-japan-plans-to-replace-some-manned-air-assets-with-uavs

JASDF

• https://defence-blog.com/news/japan-plans-to-increase-number-of-f-35s-bases.html

JMSDF

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/japans-mod-orders-two-yard-oiler-tankers-from-shin-kurushima-for-jmsdf/

Military budget of Japan

• https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/01/world/asia/01japan.html
• https://www.voacambodia.com/a/japan-cabinet-approves-third-straight-defense-boost/2599365.html
• https://www.nippon.com/en/features/h00196/
• http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2015-01/15/content_19322186.htm
• https://www.chinadailyasia.com/asia/2015-12/24/content_15363136.html
• https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/japans-record-defence-budget-request/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=db5aa03ccc233224af5bb1fa96bfbaaf9fb1f372-1600820859-0-AbN_WsPKzx_e6OhnrjiM-LQlPxRFMoDK-Ui9eKaLaQ8iyCCysrz8C2JCdOA7-eLSQEW-h1GKGG28rMo2Z7Y46klh5JVBjB31SSZ7k3Xfwx3Qw_9efLha5wBYeDX7imAMBPD_sRCIEaoMWO69lKMJatIXT_XMA5OmVyyzu716YvnWCD6Uy5XqBorY7Y9aYU-FnNW4kIz5bweecy1yKbGk6YgJmlU2x1hhnUYgKR2HD-W84pwP8rH-0wRYFJwX2jucC-MD1fA0-G0rUa-6gEssbaZ-prGsJ6dd1yNYQvEd598d7g7jLD8awpKlvIUX3ypoeQ
• https://www.indexmundi.com/facts/japan/military-expenditure
• https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/JPN/japan/military-spending-defense-budget
• [1] https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/budget.htm
• https://thediplomat.com/2016/12/japan-approves-modest-defense-budget-hike/

• https://spacenews.com/japan-boost-military-space-spending-2012/
• https://amti.csis.org/fixed-budget-dynamic-defense-in-japan/

2013

• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-20955042
• https://www.businessinsider.com/japan-to-raise-military-budget-for-first-time-in-a-decade-amid-china-row-2013-1#:~:text=The%20proposed%20increase%20in%20funding,peaked%20at%204.94%20trillion%20yen
• https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/08/world/asia/with-eye-on-china-japan-weighs-raising-military-spending.html
• https://nation.time.com/2013/01/31/japan-boosts-defense-spending-more-or-less/
• https://www.cnbc.com/id/100357515

2014

• https://world.time.com/2013/09/02/why-japans-first-defense-spend-hike-in-over-two-decades-isnt-going-to-buy-much/
• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28978322
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-defence/japan-seeks-biggest-defense-budget-rise-in-22-years-idUSBRE97T08920130830

2015

• https://www.defensenews.com/2015/01/14/japan-defense-budget-rises-0-8/
• https://www.militarytimes.com/2015/01/14/japan-cabinet-oks-record-military-budget-with-eye-on-china/
• https://www.dw.com/en/japan-ramps-up-military-budget-to-ward-off-china/a-18188746
• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-30808685
• https://www.ft.com/content/8227d9f2-9c98-11e4-a730-00144feabdc0

2016

• https://defence-blog.com/news/army/japan-defense-ministry-plans-record-budget-request-for-2016.html

• https://news.usni.org/2015/12/24/cabinet-approves-record-42-1-billion-2016-japanese-defense-budget
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-defence-budget/japan-defense-budget-to-exceed-5-trillion-yen-in-2016-17-idUSKBN0U704N20151224
• https://thediplomat.com/2015/12/japan-approves-record-defense-budget/
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/31/japan-plans-largest-ever-defence-budget-to-counter-chinas-reach

2017

• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-s-defense-budget-to-hit-all-time-high-for-fiscal-2017
• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-38400432
• https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2016/12/22/Japan-considers-record-military-spending-in-2017-in-response-to-growing-threats/1111482385641/

2018

• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2017/12/27/japan-cabinet-approves-record-46b-defense-budget/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/12/22/business/cabinet-oks-record-high-%C2%A597-71-trillion-2018-budget-cover-rising-social-security-defense-costs/
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-defence/japan-approves-record-defense-spending-that-favors-u-s-made-equipment-idUSKBN1EG081
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/22/japan-boosts-defence-budget-to-record-levels-with-eye-on-north-korea

2019

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/12/21/japan-government-approves-record-defence-budget/#:~:text=The%20defence%20spending%20was%20part,ministry%20officials%20said%20on%20Friday .
• https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/2179041/japan-unveils-record-us47-billion-defence-budget-aimed
• https://apnews.com/bbf28392b55a41c8a6af5300eef6de1b/Japan-would-boost-missile-defenses-in-record-military-budget
• https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2018/08/31/japan-eyes-record-spending-on-military/
• https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/31/asia/japan-military-budget-north-korea-intl/index.html

2020

• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-economy-budget-defence/japan-government-approves-eighth-straight-defense-spending-hike-to-record-high-idUSKBN1YO05N
• https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2019/12/20/japan-approves-record-defense-budget/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/12/c26eceaf0bde-japan-defense-budget-hits-new-high-with-focus-on-space-cyberspace.html
• https://www.stripes.com/news/japan-s-defense-ministry-wants-50-billion-for-2020-its-highest-budget-request-yet-1.596573
• https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2019/08/30/purchases-of-american-weapons-drive-japans-defense-spending-hike/
• https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/20/japan-government-approves-eighth-straight-defense-spending-hike.html
• https://apnews.com/fbaf85872d142c8fee77d41ea91ebb26
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/03/japans-emerging-multi-domain-defense-force/
• https://www.ft.com/content/9e897000-22ef-11ea-b8a1-584213ee7b2b

2021

• https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Japan_proposes_51B_defense_budget_citing_increased_threats_999.html
• https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2020/09/21/Japan-proposes-51B-defense-budget-citing-increased-threats/4981600708431/
• https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-to-seek-record-defense-budget-under-suga's-continuity-policy
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200922/p2g/00m/0na/018000c
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-after-Abe/Japan-s-Defense-Ministry-eyes-record-51.6bn-in-spending-under-Suga
• https://eurasiantimes.com/japan-proposes-a-whooping-51-billion-defense-budget-to-thwart-chinese-n-korean-threats/
• https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/30/asia/japan-military-budget-2020-intl-hnk/index.html
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/09/3c78cbfd69f4-japan-seeks-record-defense-budget-to-boost-capabilities-in-new-areas.html
• https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/japan-s-defense-ministry-seeks-52-billion-for-next-fiscal-year-its-largest-budget-request-ever-1.646901
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2020/09/30/japan-military-record-budget/
• https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/japan-military-seeks-record-budget-amid-regional-threats.html
• https://martinsvillebulletin.com/news/world/japan-military-seeks-record-budget-amid-regional-threats/article_727d1dde-0458-5496-ac84-5e288d36d2dc.html
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/10/01/national/japan-defense-ministry-budget/
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2020/10/01/japan-reveals-record-high-budget-request-supporting-hypersonic-tech-f-35-buys-and-more/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/10/japans-mod-issues-largest-ever-defense-budget-request/
• https://www.startribune.com/japan-military-seeks-record-budget-amid-regional-threats/572584192/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/12/7a8f70e5ae6a-japans-defense-budget-hits-new-high-in-fy-2021-amid-china-threats.html
• https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/japan-cabinet-oks-defense-funds-amid-potential-threats-74837590
• https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/japan-record-us-52-billion-military-budget-stealth-jet-missiles-13815580
• https://www.thetrumpet.com/23350-made-in-japan-a-defense-budget-fit-for-an-emperor
• https://spacenews.com/japan-budgets-a-record-4-14-billion-for-space-activities/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-s-defense-spending-on-brink-of-breaking-1-GDP-cap
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/08/d99ee698d680-japan-to-seek-over-54-tril-yen-defense-budget-with-china-in-mind.html
• https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2021082001052/
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2021/12/21/japan-passes-record-317b-extra-budget-heres-what-it-includes/
• https://news.usni.org/2021/12/29/japanese-cabinet-approves-47b-defense-budget

Scrap 1% GDP cap

• https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/Japan-to-scrap-1-GDP-cap-on-defense-spending-Minister-Kishi
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/05/20/japan-must-speed-up-defense-says-minister/
• https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2021/05/21/2003757784
• https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4207849
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/05/6477b3c3b98e-japan-ruling-party-seeks-drastic-defense-budget-rise-amid-china-threat.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/support-in-japan-grows-for-shift-in-defence-budget-strategy
• https://www.thetrumpet.com/24078-japan-to-drastically-increase-defense-budget
• https://www.army-technology.com/comment/impact-scenarios-japan/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-defense-spending-isn-t-bound-by-1-GDP-cap-Suga-says
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210813/p2a/00m/0na/008000c
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-election/Japan-PM-candidate-Takaichi-backs-doubling-defense-budget-to-2-GDP
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-election/Japan-PM-hopefuls-Kono-Kishida-join-call-to-hike-defense-budget
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/10/09/national/politics-diplomacy/japan-defense-spending-ldp/
• https://www.thedefensepost.com/2021/10/12/japan-defense-spending-boost/
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-pm-kishida-approval-rating-49-nhk-poll-2021-10-12/
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/with-an-eye-china-japans-ruling-party-makes-unprecedented-defence-spending-2021-10-13/
• https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2021-10-15/japan-junior-coalition-partner-doubling-defence-spending-will-not-gain-publics-understanding
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/10/15/national/ldp-komeito-defense/
• https://www.wsj.com/articles/japan-ruling-party-calls-for-defense-spending-boost-to-2-of-gdp-11650554786
• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-27/former-japan-minister-seeks-substantial-defense-spending-hike
• https://www.dw.com/en/japan-edges-from-pacifism-to-more-robust-defense-stance/a-61612891
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japans-ruling-party-proposes-defence-strategy-revisions
• https://breakingdefense.com/2022/05/japans-push-to-double-defense-spending-ties-directly-back-to-ukraine/
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/japan-forgo-setting-ceiling-next-210755840.html
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2022/12/01/japan-seeks-to-increase-defense-spending-to-2-of-gdp/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/16/world/asia/japan-national-security-strategy.html
• https://www.brookings.edu/articles/no-japan-is-not-planning-to-double-its-defense-budget/
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2023/07/28/japan-forecasts-large-boost-to-defense-spending-over-next-five-years/

2022

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-requests-usd50-billion-defence-budget-for-2022
• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-plans-record-67-bln-plus-defence-spending-extra-budget-kyodo-2021-11-18/
• https://thediplomat.com/2021/11/japan-approves-record-extra-defense-budget/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/896588f23f25-japans-defense-budget-for-2022-hits-record-for-8th-year.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/01/japan-approves-highest-ever-defense-budget/

2023

• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-25/japan-set-to-become-one-of-world-s-biggest-defense-spenders
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/japan-is-pushing-for-highest-ever-defense-budget-eyes-hypersonic/
• https://thediplomat.com/2022/08/japanese-defense-ministry-requests-largest-ever-budget-for-fiscal-year-2023/
• https://www.army-technology.com/analysis/japan-as-the-third-global-military-power/?cf-view
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2022/12/20/new-japanese-strategy-to-up-defense-spending-counterstrike-purchases/
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2022/06/10/japan-to-continue-increasing-defense-spending-over-next-five-years/
• https://carnegieendowment.org/2023/02/08/japan-s-new-defense-budget-is-still-not-enough-pub-88981
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/08/japan-requests-largest-defense-budget-ever/
• https://news.usni.org/2023/09/01/japan-releases-53b-defense-budget-focused-on-shipbuilding-fighters
• https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/weak-yen-forces-japan-shrink-historic-military-spending-plan-2023-11-03/

Pictures

• https://www.nippon.com/en/features/h00196/
• https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/japans-record-defence-budget-request/
• https://www.chinadailyasia.com/asia/2014-08/29/content_15160912.html
• https://www.chinadailyasia.com/asia/2015-12/24/content_15363136.html
• https://africa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2015-01/15/content_19322185.htm

Ministry of Defense (Japan)

Spy agency

• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-intelligence-military/japan-eyes-mi6-style-spy-agency-as-it-seeks-to-shed-pacifist-past-idUSKBN0M20CM20150306
• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-19/five-eyes-intelligence-japan-bid-yoshihide-suga-shinzo-abe/12665248
• https://theintercept.com/2018/05/19/japan-dfs-surveillance-agency/
• https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/japan-gets-into-the-spying-game
• http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/japan-building-foreign-spy-service-wikileaks/752699/
• https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2015/03/12/japa-m12.html
• https://www.smh.com.au/technology/wikileaks-unveils-japanese-spy-agency-20110220-1b17a.html
• https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/940689.shtml
• https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2015/03/23/japa-m23.html
• https://thediplomat.com/2015/02/japan-mulls-creating-its-own-cia/
• https://asiatimes.com/2020/08/the-case-for-bringing-japan-into-the-five-eyes/
• https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2020/08/27/japanese-government-urged-to-establish-industrial-espionage-unit/35627/

BMD

• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210112/p2a/00m/0na/012000c

Space

• https://breakingdefense.com/2021/03/spacecom-to-tighten-ties-to-japan/

Japan Coast Guard

History

• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B5%B7%E4%B8%8A%E4%BF%9D%E5%AE%89%E5%BA%81
• https://defence-blog.com/news/japan-coast-guard-to-receive-three-new-6000-ton-maritime-patrol-vessels.html
• https://thediplomat.com/2019/12/the-ever-evolving-importance-of-japans-coast-guard/
• https://amti.csis.org/the-japan-coast-guard-resourcing-and-responsibility/
• https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2020/04/japan-coast-guard-orders-two-more-h225-helicopters.html
• https://www.mofa.go.jp/region/page23e_000021.html
• https://www.businessinsider.com/japan-and-chinas-coast-guard-evolving-2016-5
• https://csbaonline.org/research/publications/dragon-against-the-sun-chinese-views-of-japanese-seapower / https://csbaonline.org/uploads/documents/CSBA8211_(Dragon_against_the_Sun_Report)_FINAL.pdf
• https://www.japan.go.jp/tomodachi/2019/autumn-winter2019/japan_coast_guard.html
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-japan-vessel/japanese-coast-guard-rescues-20-crew-of-north-korean-fishing-vessel-after-collision-idUSKBN1WM0LH
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/02/shunko-large-patrol-vessel-handed-over-to-japan-coast-guard/
• https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/china-and-japan-locked-in-coast-guard-arms-race
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/02/25/national/senkakus-east-china-sea-japan-coast-guard-defense/
• https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/japan-coast-guard-may-fire-at-foreign-vessels-attempting-to-land-on-senkakus-government-says-1.663660
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/02/1b9a7ff53a43-japan-could-shoot-at-official-vessels-aiming-to-land-on-senkakus.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/07/mhi-launches-2nd-6000-ton-patrol-vessel-for-japanese-coast-guard/

Cooperation with JMSDF

• https://www.nbr.org/publication/japans-coast-guard-and-maritime-self-defense-force-cooperation-among-siblings/

International Cooperation

• https://thediplomat.com/2019/01/how-abe-remade-the-japan-coast-guard/
• https://www.reuters.com/article/philippines-japan/update-1-philippines-japan-coast-guards-hold-anti-piracy-drills-idUSL4N0XX2ZY20150506
• https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/column-the-rise-of-the-southeast-asian-coast-guards-naval-gazing/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-Coast-Guard-quietly-helps-Asian-nations-counter-China

Donations

• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B7%A1%E8%A6%96%E8%88%B9

Philippines

• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-philippines-japan/manila-asks-japan-for-large-ships-to-patrol-south-china-sea-idUSKCN0T90DX20151120
• https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/non-naval/japan-donates-patrol-boat-to-philippine-coast-guard/
• https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1147876/japan-give-patrol-boats-manila-amid-china-tensions
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/08/18/national/philippines-accepts-first-10-japan-funded-patrol-vessels-beef-coast-guard/
• https://thediplomat.com/2016/09/japan-to-give-philippines-two-large-patrol-vessels/
• https://rappler.com/nation/new-coast-guard-vessels-japan-patrol-south-china-sea
• https://news.usni.org/2014/06/02/japan-provide-vietnam-patrol-boats-next-year
• https://www.businessinsider.com/japan-coast-guard-ships-to-philippines-south-china-sea-2016-8
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/02/mhi-to-build-2-multi-role-response-vessels-for-the-philippine-coast-guard/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/02/16/national/politics-diplomacy/coast-guard-ship-deal-japan-philippine-security-ties/
• https://www.coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/11-news/2409-pcg-welcomes-last-44-meter-vessel-from-japan
• http://www.coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/11-news/3687-pcg-acquires-its-biggest-patrol-ships
• https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1225749/philippines-signs-deal-with-japanese-firm-for-2-patrol-ships
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southchinasea-philippines-japan/philippines-gets-first-coastguard-boat-from-japan-to-boost-security-idUSKCN10T11V
• https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/2003036/japan-prepares-deliver-two-coastguard-ships-philippines
• https://www.wsj.com/articles/japan-to-provide-patrol-vessels-to-philippines-1433424771
• https://www.manilatimes.net/2017/12/10/weekly/expat-diplomats/japan-donates-new-patrol-boats-ph-coast-guard/367841/
• https://globalnation.inquirer.net/79707/coast-guard-to-acquire-10-patrol-ships-from-japan
• https://defpost.com/philippine-coast-guard-receives-patrol-boat-from-japan/
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/26474/Mitsubishi_to_Build_Underwater_Drone_Equipped_Multi_Role_Response_Vessels_for_Philippines_Navy
• https://pitzdefanalysis.blogspot.com/2020/04/knowing-soon-to-have-kunigami-class.html
• https://chuckhillscgblog.net/2020/07/04/philippines-new-94-meter-cutter-and-the-japanese-kunigami-class-cutters/

Vietnam

• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-asean-summit-japan-vietnam/japan-to-provide-patrol-ships-to-vietnam-amid-maritime-row-with-china-idUSKCN11D2CB
• https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/japan-supports-vietnam-coast-guard-to-build-six-patrol-vessels-22898.html
• https://thediplomat.com/2017/01/japan-pledges-6-new-patrol-boats-for-vietnam-coast-guard/
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/july/8781-vietnam-inks-348-million-agreement-with-japan-to-build-six-patrol-boats.html
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mitsui-t7-sign-deal-to-supply-naval-vessels-to-vietnam_12035
• https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/following-348-million-agreement-japan-to-built-six-patrol-boats-for-vietnam-23246.html

Malaysia

• https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-giving-two-coast-guard-boats-to-malaysia
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/18335/Malaysian_Coast_Guard_To_Be_Strengthened_With_Three_Patrol_Vessels__Japan_s_Ex_Ojika_Class_Boat
• https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2017/06/246567/mmeas-new-patrol-boat-japan-coast-guard-arrives-sepanggar-naval-base
• https://thediplomat.com/2017/06/japan-gives-malaysia-coast-guard-a-boost-with-patrol-vessel/

Indonesia

• https://en.antaranews.com/news/141482/japan-hands-over-fishery-patrol-vessel-to-indonesia
• https://ipdefenseforum.com/2020/03/japan-provides-ships-to-indonesia-amid-prc-incursions/

Palau

• https://www.nippon.com/en/features/c04802/

Kenya

• https://safetyatsea.net/news/2019/japan-donates-17-patrol-vessels-to-kenya/

Shikishima-class patrol vessel

• https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%81%97%E3%81%8D%E3%81%97%E3%81%BE%E5%9E%8B%E5%B7%A1%E8%A6%96%E8%88%B9
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2019/april/7025-japan-coast-guard-launched-new-patrol-vessel.html
• https://www.asiapacificdefensejournal.com/2019/03/japan-launches-3rd-6500-ton-shikishima.html
• https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/160824/plt1608240045-n1.html
• https://www.sankei.com/economy/news/170829/ecn1708290024-n1.html
• https://www.sankei.com/affairs/news/190613/afr1906130060-n1.html
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2013-news/november-2013-navy-naval-forces-maritime-industry-technology-security-global-news/1391--large-patrol-vessel-akitsushima-plh-32-enters-japans-coast-guard-service-.html

Japan defense industry

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-wins-first-major-defence-export-deal
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/08/28/national/japan-defense-radar-system-philippines/
• https://globalnation.inquirer.net/190474/japan-to-supply-ph-with-radar-systems-in-first-defense-export-after-lifting-of-ban
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2020/08/28/japan-secures-first-ever-defense-export-with-philippine-radar-order/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-draws-up-plan-to-bolster-defence-supply-chains
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-outlines-new-measures-to-strengthen-industrial-base_11714
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-commits-to-local-f-35-production
• http://alert5.com/2020/08/28/philippines-has-signed-contract-to-buy-4-radars-from-mitsubishi-electric-corp/#more-84276
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense/Japan-s-F-35-buildup-snubs-domestic-jet-engine-builder-IHI
• https://www.stripes.com/japan-snubs-homegrown-weaponry-to-buy-from-the-us-1.537050
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense/Japan-reverses-course-on-F-35-will-continue-assembly-at-home
• https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2019/01/17/japan-to-cease-in-country-assembly-of-f-35-jets/
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/01/japan-to-continue-assembling-f-35a-fighter-jets-at-home/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/j/press/news/2020/08/28a.pdf
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/10/is-japans-defense-industry-in-decline/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastienroblin/2020/09/11/japan-strikes-first-arms-export-deal-can-tokyo-find-more-buyers-for-its-pricy-weapons/#6da6af02a5ec
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-vietnam-prepare-defence-trade-agreement
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-mitsui-t7-sign-deal-to-supply-naval-vessels-to-vietnam
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/28068/Japan_to_Allow_Arms_Export_to_Vietnam
• https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/october/6618-vietnamese-navy-interested-in-former-japanese-p-3c-orion-maritime-patrol-aircraft.html
• https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2020/10/30/japans-weapon-export-industry-takes-its-first-steps/
• https://thediplomat.com/2020/10/japans-suga-set-to-authorize-arms-sales-to-vietnam/
• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-24/japan-vietnam-indonesia-suga-visits-defence-deal-south-east-asia/12803574?nw=0
• https://www.reuters.com/article/japan-southeastasia-indonesia/indonesia-japan-seek-stronger-security-economic-ties-in-chinas-shadow-idUSKBN2751GE
• https://hcnn.ht/uncategorized/333648/japan-defense-market-global-players-by-size-growth-analysis-by-share-upcoming-trends-regional-forecast-to-2024/
• https://www.armyrecognition.com/december_2018_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/japan_possibly_selling_air-defense_radar_to_philippines.html
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/12/71514790793c-defense-ministry-to-team-up-with-keidanren-to-promote-arms-exports.html
• https://www.defensenews.com/outlook/2021/01/11/japans-defense-minister-transform-the-defense-industry-to-meet-future-threats/
• https://thediplomat.com/2021/01/an-inoffensive-quest-can-japans-defense-exports-take-off/
• https://thediplomat.com/2021/01/japans-arms-exports-a-prudent-possibility-amid-enduring-challenges/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/18/business/defense-equipment-exhibition-japan/
• https://www.mod.go.jp/atla/soubiseisaku/soubiseisakuseisan/2406betten2.pdf
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mhi-defence-bae-systems/exclusive-japans-mhi-u-s-army-vehicle-suspension-may-mark-milestone-for-defense-exports-idUSKBN13K0CD
• https://www.defenseworld.net/news/28827/Mitsubishi_Wins_Japanese_MoD_Contract_to_Monitor_Chinese__N_Korean_Missiles_by_Bidding_Just__0_21
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210323/p2a/00m/0na/014000c
• https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/mitsui-e-s-agrees-to-consolidate-shipbuilding-with-mhi-tsuneishi
• https://japan-indepth.jp/?p=41406
• https://japan-indepth.jp/?p=52127
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-looks-to-introduce-finance-system-for-defence-exports
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-boost-industrial-participation-efforts
• https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/6/21/japans-defense-industry-faces-challenges-as-china-threat-looms
• https://www.defensenews.com/top-100/2021/07/12/japanese-defense-firms-prosper-amid-futuristic-tech-orders-export-drives/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dubai-airshow-2021-japan-promotes-c-2-to-middle-east
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/japan-pay-companies-keep-sensitive-204158863.html
• https://apnews.com/article/technology-business-ihi-corp-japan-0052f8d1d4c10a40fd80f746c6c00586
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/mitsubishi-electric-enters-the-battle-over-satellite-communications-of-the-australian-army-competing-with-boeing-airbus-lockheed/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-to-buy-defense-tech-to-prevent-leaks-from-failing-companies
• https://grandfleet.info/middle-east-afria-related/will-japanese-defense-industry-company-sell-electronic-warfare-system-to-bahraini-army/
• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220509/p2a/00m/0na/011000c
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-to-enable-fighter-jet-and-missile-exports-to-12-nations
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/09/25/national/japan-defense-industry-struggle/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-eyes-U.S.-style-defense-research-agency-as-tech-race-heats-up
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/02/08/national/politics-diplomacy/us-japan-rahm-emanuel-defense-policy/
• https://asiatimes.com/2023/02/japan-aiming-to-boost-profitability-of-defense-contractors/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/71c8c13b9795-japan-cabinet-oks-bill-to-help-defense-industry-tighten-info-security.html
• https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/03/09/japan-defense-industrial-revolution-security/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Japan-passes-defense-subsidy-bill-to-stop-industry-bleeding
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/japan-to-repair-f-35-engines-of-us-military-amid-china/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/25/national/japan-defense-exports/
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/6c5c9b73af5e-japan-reveals-guidelines-to-urge-firms-to-develop-defense-technology.html
• https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/06/6ad61048cf46-japan-deems-export-of-lethal-defense-equipment-feasible-source.html
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Japan-Defense-Ministry-seeks-talks-with-academia-on-dual-use-tech
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Mitsubishi-Electric-lands-Australia-defense-contract-in-industry-first
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/20/japan/politics/australia-japan-mitsubishi-defense-deal/
• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Japan-s-NEC-taps-defense-sonar-for-civilian-undersea-drones
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-enacts-new-defence-industry-law

Three British logistic ships for Queen Elizabeth-class

• https://www.defensenews.com/smr/euronaval/2020/10/21/british-mod-leaves-the-door-open-to-foreign-yards-in-2-billion-supply-ship-buy/
• https://grandfleet.info/japan-related/uks-1-5bn-supply-ship-construction-contract/

Defense industry of South Korea

• https://thediplomat.com/2018/08/how-far-can-south-koreas-indigenous-defense-industry-go/
• https://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?year=2018&no=611905
• https://www.transparency-korea.org/anti-corruption-index-defense-industry-recommendation/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/seoul-reveals-buy-korea-defense-plan
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210330003100325
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/seoul-prepares-new-system-to-shift-the-emphasis-of-industrial-collaboration_18333
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-aims-high-on-defence-exports
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/seoul-pursues-whole-of-government-export-strategy
• https://grandfleet.info/indo-pacific-related/south-koreas-arms-exports-exceed-arms-imports-with-orders-in-2021-surpassing-5-billion/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/south-korea-to-develop-shipborne-surveillance-uavs-amphibious-attack-helicopters
• https://www.defensenews.com/land/2022/02/01/why-did-egypt-choose-to-buy-south-koreas-k9-howitzer/
• https://www.army-technology.com/news/south-korea-supply-k9-howitzers-egypt/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/lt-ready-to-partner-with-hanwha-defense-on-light-tank-offer-to-india
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/01/south-korea-to-transfer-ex-rokn-corvette-to-indonesia/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-egypt-signs-for-k9-howitzers
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hanwha-defense-teams-with-australian-steel-firm-for-ifv-and-sph-exports
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/hanwha-defense-to-supply-redback-for-south-korean-ifv-trials
• https://www.eurasiantimes.com/indian-army-hunts-for-light-weight-tanks-to-battle-china-hanwha/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/09/south-korean-shipyards-bidding-conflicts/
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/09/28/asia-pacific/south-korea-defense-industry-thriving/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/10/south-korea-changes-naval-contract-evaluation-requirements/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/02/rok-navy-finds-major-defects-on-three-of-its-type-214-submarines/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/10/major-defects-found-on-south-koreas-type-214-submarine-fleet/
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/world-class-ships-supersonic-jets-120700499.html
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/04/south-koreas-dsme-officially-rebranded-hanwha-ocean/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/12/south-koreas-hanwha-group-officially-acquires-dsme/

North Korean MBT (2020)

• https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_9556493

MHI

• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mhi-to-take-over-mitsui-ess-shipbuilding-business

Shunkō Large Patrol Vessel

• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/02/shunko-large-patrol-vessel-handed-over-to-japan-coast-guard/

Yonaguni and Ishigaki Island

• https://thediplomat.com/2021/08/japan-confirms-new-missile-deployments-to-ryukyu-islands/
• https://www.newsweek.com/japan-deploy-island-missile-defenses-counter-china-military-blockade-1615659

Su-47

• https://www.theweek.in/news/sci-tech/2019/08/29/all-the-aircraft-russia-unveiled-at-maks-2019.html

USS New York (LPD) (Fix link)

• https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/warship-built-out-of-twin-towers-wreckage-wfgn8xrw96s

Constellation-class frigate

• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42553/new-diagram-details-how-the-navys-frigate-will-differ-from-its-italian-parents-design

Ghost of Tsushima

• https://www.destructoid.com/ghost-of-tsushima-fans-come-together-to-help-fund-repair-of-watatsumi-shrine-gate/
• https://www.gamesradar.com/ghost-of-tsushima-players-help-raise-dollar260000-to-restore-the-islands-real-life-shrine/
• https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-11-ghost-of-tsushima-fans-crowdfund-repairs-to-typhoon-hit-island
• https://www.siliconera.com/tsushimas-watatsumi-shrine-crowdfunding-ended-at-over-500/
• https://screenrant.com/ghost-of-tsushima-torii-fund-japan-real-life/
• https://metro.co.uk/2021/01/11/ghost-of-tsushima-players-raise-money-to-restore-real-world-shrine-13885199/
• https://twinfinite.net/2020/12/ghost-of-tsushima-torii-restoration/
• https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ghost-of-tsushima-fans-have-helped-raise-260k-for-repairs-on-the-real-island/

JAXA

• http://ddogs38.livedoor.blog/archives/26394515.html

USN F/A-XX

• https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/42941/the-navy-just-released-its-vision-for-its-future-f-a-xx-next-generation-strike-fighter
• https://theaviationist.com/2021/11/01/the-u-s-navy-has-released-new-details-about-the-f-a-xx-next-generation-strike-fighter/
• https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/10/u-s-navy-lifts-veil-on-new-f-a-xx-concept-design/
• https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/21095460/navy-aviation-vision-2030-2035_fnl.pdf

Cicada Killer

• https://www.pctonline.com/news/cicada-killer-wasps-confused-asian-giant-hornet-agrilife-entomologists-lookalike-insects-identification/
• https://www.newsweek.com/murder-hornet-cicada-killer-asian-giant-sightings-sting-1528132
• https://extension.sdstate.edu/no-its-not-murder-hornet
• https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/bees-pollinators/cicada-killers-the-asian-giant-hornet-look-alike/
• https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/lblack/articles/page1604351043705

Noble 14

• https://bgeek.eu/features/internet-archives/%CF%80%CF%8E%CF%82-%CE%BF%CE%B9-noble-14-%CE%BA%CF%81%CE%AC%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%B1%CE%BD-%CF%84%CE%BF-xbox-live-%CE%B6%CF%89%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CF%8C/
• https://www.cnet.com/culture/last-halo-2-player-finally-leaves-xbox-live/
• https://www.gamesradar.com/exclusive-interview-halo-2s-final-players-share-their-stories/
• https://nationalpost.com/arts/ampersand-arcade-then-as-you-wish
• https://www.gamepressure.com/editorials/halo-2-the-incredible-story-of-how-gamers-fought-for-the-iconic-f/za3e2
• https://thenerdstash.com/halo-2-multiplayer-last/
• https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/04/30/yep-people-are-still-playing-halo-2-on-xbox-live-update
• https://www.escapistmagazine.com/dedicated-halo-2-fans-still-hanging-tough/
• https://www.escapistmagazine.com/halo-2-players-refuse-to-leave-xbox-live/
• https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-2-holdouts-still-playing-online-mp/1100-6260513/
• https://www.slashgear.com/dedicated-halo-2-players-keep-online-gaming-going-2783371/
• https://www.mtv.com/news/koy2zj/apache-n4sir-outlasts-every-other-halo-2-player-on-xbox-live
• https://www.destructoid.com/halo-2-finally-breathes-its-last-on-xbox-live/
• https://www.engadget.com/2010-04-29-halo-2-still-kinda-alive-thanks-to-some-fans.html
• https://www.escapistmagazine.com/halo-2-the-last-spartan-falls/
• https://www.bungie.net/ar/Forums/Post/2139032
• https://www.escapistmagazine.com/Halo-2-The-Last-Spartan-Falls/
• https://kotaku.com/halo-2-diehards-lured-with-halo-reach-beta-codes-5528475
• https://kotaku.com/fourteen-halo-2-fans-refuse-to-let-it-die-453108386
• https://gamingbolt.com/fans-save-halo-2s-online
• https://kotaku.com/the-last-man-to-play-halo-2-on-xbox-live-5535672

Skunk Ape

• https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/10-convincing-bigfoot-sightings/?scope=anon
• https://www.museumoftheweird.com/tag/josh-highcliff/
• https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/wtf/best-bigfoot-sighting-ever-shows-giant-creature-taking-a-stroll-in-us-forest-people-in-awe-373932.html
• https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/bigfoot-proof-best-sighting-video-18958688
• https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/strange-figure-walking-through-forest-18962443

2021 Taliban offensive

• https://www.longwarjournal.org/mapping-taliban-control-in-afghanistan
• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-57933979

Taiwan-Japan Relations

• https://www.yahoo.com/news/taiwanese-now-believe-japan-more-093000714.html

Unmanned surface vehicle

• https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/idex/2017/02/19/new-houthi-weapon-emerges-a-drone-boat/
• https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2017/january-2017-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4852-royal-saudi-navy-al-madinah-class-frigate-damaged-following-attack-by-houthi-militia-off-yemen.html
• https://news.usni.org/2017/02/20/navy-saudi-frigate-attacked-unmanned-bomb-boat-likely-iranian
• https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/news/a25335/suicide-strike-on-saudi-frigate-drone/

GCAP Fighter

• https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/02/10/wallace-urges-italy-japan-to-stick-with-just-launched-fighter-project/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/japan-sweden-sign-deal-for-possible-gcap-co-operation
• https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/09/11/uk-italy-japan-companies-eye-novel-sensor-mix-for-gcap-warplane/
• https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/dsei-2023-mbda-partners-with-mitsubishi-electric-corporation-for-gcap-effects