Tag: JMSDF

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…

Japan Retires First ShinMaywa US-2 Seaplane

On Aug. 7, 2024, after 17 years of military service, Japan retired…

JMSDF Receives Back US-2 Seaplane At Iwakuni Air Base After Repairs

The US-2 has the shortest take-off and landing distance on water, consistent…

Japan’s Izumo Carrier Trains With USS Rafael Peralta Off Guam During Exercise Noble Raven

The exercise was meant to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. Navy to…

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…

Chinese Citizen Flies Drone Over JS Izumo, USS Ronald Reagan Aircraft Carriers in Japan

A drone was able to fly close to aircraft carriers and warships…