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Future of Japanese Airpower

Harvard Faculty, Fellows, Staff, and Students

Airpower remains critical to Japan’s defense.  However, in its current form, Japanese airpower is not survivable and, therefore, not meaningful.

For more information, contact mhodge@wcfia.harvard.edu

A Program on US-Japan Relations Seminar

Co-Sponsored by the International Security Program

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Mitsubishi F-15Js taking off at the Naha Air Show in 2018.
Mitsubishi F-15Js taking off at the Naha Air Show in 2018.

Airpower remains critical to Japan’s defense.  However, in its current form, Japanese airpower is not survivable and, therefore, not meaningful.  Modern missiles are a lethal threat to parked aircraft with limited shelter or defense.  The problem is not unique to Japan, but geography makes the problem particularly difficult for Japan.  Japan does have options that will restore meaningful airpower.  Adopting those measures will radically change the face of Japanese military capabilities and place it in the vanguard of global military change.