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Naha Air Base evacuates F-15 fighter jets amid tsunami alert in Japan
In response to a recent tsunami warning, Japan’s Naha Air Base, located in the southern region of Okinawa…
Taiwan detects 26 Chinese military aircraft flying around Taiwan Strait
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense reported on March 14, 2024, that it had detected 26 aircraft belonging to…
Japan, US gradually resume Osprey operations in coordinated effort
Following the removal of the suspension of Osprey operations on March 8, 2024, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF)…
All V-22 Osprey operators ground fleets after crash off Japan
In response to the recent CV-22 Osprey mishap off the coast of Yakushima Island in southwestern Japan on…
USAF Osprey crashes off Japan coast, one dead, five missing
A US Air Force V-22 Osprey transport tiltrotor aircraft has reportedly crashed off the coast of Yakushima Island…
Series of USMC Osprey unplanned landings in Japan raises questions
On the afternoon of September 21, 2023, a US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft made an unexpected…
Japan considers airdropping cruise missiles from C-2 transport aircraft
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has revealed plans to launch long-range missiles from the Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft. …
Japan grounds MV-22 Osprey fleet in response to safety concerns
Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) proactively suspended flights of its MV-22 Osprey fleet following a recent US military…
Catalina Aircraft announces rebirth of iconic WW2 amphibious aircraft
Catalina Aircraft announced the revival of the legendary Catalina aircraft as the Catalina II Amphibious Turboprop on July…
Japanese fighter jets scrambled 238 times in FY2023, mainly for Chinese aircraft
The Japanese Ministry of Defense reported that during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023, fighter jets…
Japan and France to launch joint fighter jet drill amid Indo-Pacific tensions
Japan will conduct its first fighter jet drill with France, the Air Self-Defense Force of Japan (JASDF) confirmed…
Japan scrambles fighters to intercept China’s new Y-9DZ spy plane near Taiwan
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has intercepted a Y-9DZ intelligence-gathering aircraft from China that was detected flying…
Boeing 767F, KC-46A face fuel tank issue; no impact on receiver aircraft
Boeing notified operators in January 2023 that it had detected an issue with the paint primer used by…
Japan and Taiwan say they will shoot down balloons after suspected intrusion
The Japanese and Taiwanese governments have announced that they will shoot down foreign balloons or any suspected unidentified…
India’s Su-30s to square off against Japan’s fighters in first mutual exercise
Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) has released additional details of the first air combat exercise to be…
Chinese carrier battle group sails near Japan ahead of drills
Japan’s Defense Ministry reported that a carrier battle group formed around China’s aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning sailed through…
Japan orders two more Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tankers
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) ordered two more Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, adding to its previous…
Japan, UK, Italy to agree on next-generation F-X fighter development
The authorities of Japan will soon reach an agreement with the United Kingdom and Italy on the development…