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Doubt JSDF will make any serious consideration towards the missile since Japan has a wide selection of Japanese ASMs.interestingly JAPAN AEROSPACE: Kongsberg pitches JSM to Tokyo
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Here is some other news that had been coming out of this trade show.
JAPAN AEROSPACE: Kawasaki sees unique niche for C-2 transport
Kawasaki Heavy Industries expects to deliver its second C-2 transport aircraft to the Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) in 2017.
The first aircraft is already in service with JASDF after being delivered in June, says a company representative.
He did not give firm numbers on the total to be delivered, but expects that Tokyo will need 20-40 examples of the airlifter to replace the nation’s fleet of C-1s. Production could ramp up to 3-4 aircraft annually, but this is contingent on Tokyo’s defence budget.
He adds that the C-2, which is powered by a pair of General Electric CF6 turbofans, has a unique niche in the transport mission. He says that the aircraft can fly 30t to just under 6,000km.
With Boeing’s cessation of the C-17 line, there is a dearth of strategic airlifters available at the high end. He adds that several countries have expressed interest in the C-2...... to read more
JAPAN AEROSPACE: Kawasaki takes aim at international P-1 deals
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has delivered 10 P-1 maritime patrol/anti-submarine aircraft to the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), as it eyes the chance to compete in international competitions.
Beyond the jets already delivered, the Japanese airframer estimates that the JMSDF will require 60 or more additional P-1s to replace the country’s Lockheed Martin P-3C Orions.
A company representative notes that Lockheed has delivered over 500 P-3Cs globally. While most of these went to the US Navy, which is replacing them with the Boeing P-8A Poseidon, there are several international customers that need to replace their P-3s.
The company pitched the P-1 to the UK for the maritime patrol aircraft requirement, which ultimately saw the P-8 selected.
Nonetheless, the representative says that several countries have expressed interest in learning more about the P-1. He declined to specify individual countries..... to read more
KHI is really looking for potential clients for these planes.
