JMSDF retires its MH-53E Posted on March 4, 2017 by alert5 The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has retired the MH-53E mine-sweeping helicopter from service. Photo: JMSDF A ceremony was held at Iwakuni air base on Mar. 3. Related posts (Automatically Generated): Northrop Grumman delivers first AQS-24A Airborne Mine-hunting Vehicle to Japan JMSDF orders three additional AQS-24A airborne mine hunting systems Northrop Grumman to supply AQS-24A for Japan’s MCH-101 F-15Ks scrambled to intercept JMSDF helicopter JMSDF P-3C in Hawaii for joint training with VP-4 Airbus Helicopters completes delivery of TH-135 for JMSDF