Tag: Japan Maritime Self Defense Force

F-35B Lands on Japan’s JS Kaga for the First Time as JMSDF Prepares to Operate STOVL Jet

The JS Kaga’s flight deck was modified to operate the F-35B and…

JGSDF V-22 Osprey Lands on Helicopter Carrier JS Izumo as Tilt-Rotor Appears to Resume Regular Flights

In early September, the 107th Squadron conducted takeoff and landing training with…

Japan Pushing Domestically-Developed Electronic Warfare Aircraft based on the Kawasaki P-1 MPA

The Japan MoD said that aircraft like the EP-3, the EW variant…

Eyes on Russia And China: MQ-9B SeaGuardian Lands for First Time At Base On East China Sea

Given the increasing naval activities by China and Russia, the Japan MoD…

Here Are Some Great Shots Of The ShinMaywa US-2 ‘Flying Boat’ During Exercise Cope North 22

The Japanese US-2 amphibious aircraft took part in Exercise Cope North 22…

Here’s how Coalition Patrol Planes Hunt Somali Pirates in the Horn of Africa

DJIBOUTI - The shipping lanes of the pirate-infested Somali basin have faded…