Arms Production in Japan: The Military Applications of Civilian Technology

ISBN-13: 9780367010775 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 150 str.

Reinhard Drifte

Opis

Although Japan's arms industry is still relatively small, significant political, economic, and technological developments indicate its growing importance and pave the way for Japan's increasing involvement in arms production. In this comprehensive study, Dr. Drifte examines both the domestic and international environments that are encouraging Japan

Spis treści

Preface -- Introduction -- Development and the Present Situation of Japan's Arms Production Capability -- Research and Development -- The Shipbuilding Industry -- The Aircraft Industry -- The Space and Missile Industry -- Arms Exports -- Conclusions -- The Exchange of Technology Agreement Between Japan and the United States, 3 November 1983 -- Detailed Arrangements for the Transfer of Military Technologies -- Japanese Companies Working in Arms-Related Sectors -- Coproduction Authorized Between the United States and Japan Since January 1, 1976 (as of June 15, 1980)

O autorze

Reinhard Drifte is assistant director for regional security studies, International Institute for Strategic Studies, London.