Category: Army

Japan grounds its Ospreys amid concerns raised by U.S. crash investigation report

Posted on July 28, 2023 by alert5

In response to a recent U.S. military report highlighting potential mechanical issues, Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) has taken the proactive step of suspending flights of its MV-22 Osprey fleet. The report called for the replacement of certain parts to mitigate the risk of accidents, prompting the grounding of fourteen tilt-rotor transport aircraft at the GSDF’s Kisarazu camp in Chiba Prefecture since Jul. 22.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B and a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) V-22 Osprey conduct aerial maneuvers at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 9, 2019. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 and JGSDF soldiers conducted a confined area landing exercise as part of their integrated training, strengthening relations and interoperability between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

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Watch JGSDF test-fire the Type 12 SSM in Australia for the first time

Posted on July 23, 2023 by alert5

U.S. Army successfully tests Visual Based Navigation for enhanced positioning in challenging environments

Posted on July 19, 2023 by alert5

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) achieved a significant milestone with the successful test of its Visual Based Navigation (VBN) system. Drawing inspiration from the Transcontinental Airway System, which revolutionized flight a century ago, VBN takes on a more dynamic role in today’s era.

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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.