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On May 14, 2013, the Northrop Grumman X-47B made history by completing the first-ever catapult launch of an unmanned aircraft from an aircraft carrier. The successful launch from the USS George H.W. Bush marked a major milestone in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles for military operations.
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Media outlets in Japan have reported that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has started trials of a single General Atomics MQ-9B unmanned air vehicle at Hachinohe Air Base.
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.
The U.S. Navy Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG-11) has been making its way across the Indo-Pacific region since November 2022, participating in joint training operations and port visits with partners and allies. On Apr. 24, the Strike Group will arrived in Thailand for a scheduled visit aimed at strengthening the U.S.-Thai security partnership and celebrating the 190th anniversary of U.S.-Thai diplomatic relations.
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The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is playing a vital role in the deployment of the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle. Recently, RAAF personnel worked alongside their counterparts from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy to facilitate the shipment of Forward Operating Base (FOB) equipment and a Mobile Remote Quick Look (RQL) trailer to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam in February.
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