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.
Category: Navy
Kagoshima residents favor deployment of missiles with enemy base attack capability
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.
Nimitz CSG to visit Thailand
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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RAAF and U.S. military partnership paves the way for successful MQ-4C deployment in Guam
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.

Royal Thai Navy conducts training on FK-3 air defense missile system
On Apr. 10, Rear Admiral Supasit Buranatos, the commander of the Royal Thai Navy’s Air and Coastal Defense Command unit, along with his commanding officers, visited the military training grounds in Sattahip district, Chonburi province to observe the testing and training of the FK-3 medium-range air defense system.
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