60+
years in country
years in country
1st co-development effort
suppliers
powering Japan’s entire F-35 fleet



Raytheon provides airborne radars and sensors and next-generation munitions that strengthen Japan’s current air-defense capabilities and evolving defense needs.

Collins Aerospace supplies advanced avionics for commercial operators and the Japan Ministry of Defense, including flight deck systems, navigation and tactical communications systems that enhance safety, efficiency and situational awareness.


Pratt & Whitney powers Japan’s F-15J fleet with F100 engines and all F-35 variants with F135 engines, ensuring air superiority and partnering with Japanese industry for F100 and F135 to sustain these 4th and 5th-generation assets. It also equips helicopters and fixed wing aircraft for Japan’s Air, Maritime and Ground Self-Defense Forces and Coast Guard fleets with PT6 engines for reconnaissance, search and rescue, training and transport missions.

Pratt & Whitney and Pratt & Whitney Canada are key partners in Japan’s aerospace ecosystem, supporting commercial, regional and public-service aviation through the GTF, V2500, PW100 and PW200 engine families. Longstanding partnerships with Japanese Aero Engines Corporation, IHI Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines strengthen local manufacturing and MRO capabilities and connect Japan’s aerospace industry to global markets.

Collins Aerospace supports Japan’s aviation industry through aftermarket and MRO services spanning five business units namely, advanced structures, avionics, interiors, mission systems, and power & controls. Long-term FlightSense agreements keep Japanese airlines flying reliably, while ARINC biometric and passenger-processing systems at Haneda and Narita airports connect RTX technology to millions of travelers every year.

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