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Japan to fire Type 12 SSM at Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023

Posted on July 19, 2023 by alert5

Japanese forces are set to deploy their state-of-the-art Type 12 Surface-to-Ship missile (SSM) in Australian waters for the first time, as part of the upcoming Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. The live fire demonstration, scheduled to take place at the Jervis Bay weapons range, marks a significant milestone in the growing military relationship between Japan and Australia. This event also highlights the expanded cooperation between the two nations and the United States, with the aim of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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Enhanced capabilities unveiled with AH-64E version 6.5 upgrade

Posted on July 14, 2023 by alert5

The Apache Project Office (Apache PO) is gearing up for the upcoming AH-64E Version 6.5 (V6.5) upgrade that promises to enhance the capabilities of this formidable attack helicopter, ensuring its effectiveness on the modern battlefield.

Col. Shane Finison, commander of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, flies an AH-64E Apache helicopter near Tacoma, Wash. on Jul. 11, 2022. This was the final flight for Col. Finison as the brigade commander. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kyle Abraham, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade)

Vietnam War AH-1 pilot to receive the Medal of Honor

Posted on July 10, 2023 by alert5

U.S. President Joe Biden called former Vietnam War veteran Larry Taylor on Jul. 8 to inform him that he will receive the Medal of Honor for his actions on Jun. 12, 1968.

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Saga prefecture osprey deployment plan progresses with land sale agreement

Posted on May 2, 2023 by alert5

In Saga Prefecture, Japan, a landowners association has agreed to sell land next to Saga Airport to the Defense Ministry to facilitate the deployment of Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) Osprey tilt-rotor transport aircraft. The decision came after more than two-thirds of around 250 members of the Saga prefectural fisheries cooperative federation, which includes local seaweed farmers, agreed to the sale. The Ministry’s plan to deploy 17 Osprey aircraft and around 50 helicopters to the new base will now move forward, using Saga Airport’s runway.

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Kagoshima residents favor deployment of missiles with enemy base attack capability

Posted on May 2, 2023 by alert5

In a survey conducted by the Minami Nihon Shimbun on public awareness, respondents were asked about their opinions on the deployment of long-range counterattack missiles to Kagoshima. The results showed that 52.9% were in favor, which was 12.6 points higher than the 40.3% who were opposed.

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