The Japan Self Defense Force garrison at Miyakojima deployed a Type 03 air defense missile system during a training exercise on Nov. 19.
Photo: Okinawa Times
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Category: Navy
A British F-35B from HMS Queen Elizabeth has crashed in the Mediterranean
A British F-35B pilot from HMS Queen Elizabeth ejected during routine flying operations in the Mediterranean on Nov. 17, the Ministry of Defence said.
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New batch of missiles delivered to Miyakojima amid local protest
JS Shimokita (LST-4002) delivered a new shipment of missiles to Miyakojima Island on Nov. 14. Around 20 local residents gathered at the port to prevent the vehicles from departing.
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F-35Bs cross-decked from HMS Queen Elizabeth to USS Essex
F-35Bs from VMFA-211 cross-decked from HMS Queen Elizabeth to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex on Nov. 8 while both ships were in the Gulf of Oman.
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