TOKYO — Japan will supply naval ship antennas to Quad ally India in a bid to strengthen deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, Nikkei has learned, with the deal expected to be announced at a meeting between foreign and defense ministers in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Ministers from both sides will participate in what is known as a 2+2 meeting in the Indian capital, the first such meeting between the countries since September 2022.
DETAILS: The antennas, developed by NEC and other Japanese companies, are installed on the most advanced escort ships used by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. They are capable of rapidly detecting the movements of missiles and drones.
REDUCING RELIANCE ON RUSSIA: India has procured a wide range of weapons from Russia, with which it has historically had close ties. In light of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, India has been expanding procurement in recent years to break away from its reliance on Russia.
To that end, Japan and India have concluded an agreement on the transfer of defense equipment and technology.
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TOKYO — Japan will supply naval ship antennas to Quad ally India in a bid to strengthen deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, Nikkei has learned, with the deal expected to be announced at a meeting between foreign and defense ministers in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Ministers from both sides will participate in what is known as a 2+2 meeting in the Indian capital, the first such meeting between the countries since September 2022.
DETAILS:
The antennas, developed by NEC and other Japanese companies, are installed on the most advanced escort ships used by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. They are capable of rapidly detecting the movements of missiles and drones.
REDUCING RELIANCE ON RUSSIA:
India has procured a wide range of weapons from Russia, with which it has historically had close ties. In light of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, India has been expanding procurement in recent years to break away from its reliance on Russia.
To that end, Japan and India have concluded an agreement on the transfer of defense equipment and technology.