GTRE GTX 35VS Kaveri

Mail-SPL-468-X60-2x
Trap
Japan is not allowed to export anything that can be used by military as a weapon, it's literally in their constitution.
The french offer is the most realistic one right now
No.
"Under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan relaxed its arms export rules:

The 2014 “Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology” replaced the old policy.

Now, Japan can export defense equipment under strict conditions — such as contributing to peace and international cooperation."


Some exports and attempts( lost of competitors).

1. Patrol Boats to the Philippines (2016–2022)

Type: 12 40-meter multi-role response vessels.

Buyer: Philippine Coast Guard (via Official Development Assistance).

Use: Maritime security and anti-piracy (technically “non-lethal,” but military-grade equipment).

Builder: Japan Marine United (JMU).


2. Radar Systems to the Philippines (2020)

Type: Fixed and mobile air surveillance radars.

Buyer: Philippine Air Force.

Purpose: To strengthen air defense and detection of intrusions in the West Philippine Sea.

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Electric.


3. Air Surveillance Radars to Indonesia (Approved 2021)

Type: Similar to the Philippine radar deal.

Buyer: Indonesian Air Force.

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Electric.

Use: Border protection and maritime security.



---

⚠️ Attempted or Proposed Exports That Fell Through

4. Submarines to Australia (2014–2016) – Failed Bid

Type: Sōryū-class diesel-electric submarines.

Details: Japan competed to supply Australia with new subs under the SEA 1000 project.

Outcome: Lost to France's Naval Group (now under review again as of 2021–2022).
 
VPN-HSL-468-X60-2x

Latest Replies

Featured Content

Trending Threads

Back
Top