Japan is marketing two capable military aircraft aimed at cliche markets in Asia. The Kawasaki Heavy Industries' P-1 will be very attractive for countries like Malaysia, Indonesia and New Zealand which need a very capable maritime patrol aircraft. P-1 is comparable to the ageing Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion and even the newer Boeing P-8A Poseidon but is more affordable.
New Zealand has recently requested cost and availability information from the United States for the P-8A as a possible replacement for its 6 P-3K Orion.
Another cliche capability on offer is the ShinMaywa Industries US-2 amphibious aircraft. Japan faces competition from Russia and China in this area but the US-2 should compare favorably in term of design and built quality.
New Zealand has recently requested cost and availability information from the United States for the P-8A as a possible replacement for its 6 P-3K Orion.
Another cliche capability on offer is the ShinMaywa Industries US-2 amphibious aircraft. Japan faces competition from Russia and China in this area but the US-2 should compare favorably in term of design and built quality.
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