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Scientists have conclusively confirmed that the wreckage discovered on the seafloor off the coast of the Philippines corresponds to the remains of the USS Ommaney Bay, a crucial aircraft carrier that met its tragic fate during World War II, less than a year after setting sail from San Diego Bay on its second deployment.
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During a press conference on Jul. 4, Admiral Ryō Sakai, the Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), revealed that his service will engage in information exchange regarding the operation of the F-35B with the Italian Navy.
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) had invited the media to Hachinohe Air Base to see the General Atomics MQ-9B SeaGuardian it has been leasing.
Leonardo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) have recently signed a significant contract for additional MCH-101 naval helicopters, strengthening the fleet of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF). The contract also marks the commencement of a mid-life update (MLU) program for the MCH-101 in Japan. As a license-built version of the Leonardo AW101 helicopter, the MCH-101 has proven its capabilities over the years and continues to play a crucial role in Japan’s defense operations.
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In a swift response to a distress call from a merchant vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, United States and United Kingdom naval forces joined efforts to ensure the safety of the targeted ship. The incident, which took place on Jun. 4, involved Iranian fast-attack boats harassing the internationally flagged commercial vessel.
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