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VUP-19 completes first deployment to Japan

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 by alert5

VUP-19 has completed its first deployment to Japan and two MQ-4Cs left NAF Misawa on Oct. 12 and returned to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.

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ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 12, 2020) An MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) taxis after landing at Andersen Air Force Base for a deployment as part of an early operational capability (EOC) to further develop the concept of operations and fleet learning associated with operating a high-altitude, long-endurance system in the maritime domain. Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19, the first Triton UAS squadron, will operate and maintain two aircraft in Guam under Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, the U.S. Navy’s lead for patrol, reconnaissance and surveillance forces in U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Brooks)

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Dassault wants to prove the Rafale M can fly from a ski-jump at INS Hansa

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by alert5

According to ThePrint, Dassault hopes to bring its Rafale M carrier-borne fighter to the shore-based test facility (SBTF) at INS Hansa, India to prove that the jet can take off from a ski-jump.

Ministry of Defence (GODL-India), GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

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VFA-37 change of command

Posted on October 16, 2021 by alert5

211014-N-CJ362-1567 Virginia Beach, Va. (October 14, 2021) Cmdr. Patrick B. Bookey, prospective commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, and Cmdr. Jason S. Tarrant, commanding officer of VFA 37, conduct an aerial change of command ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Oceana. VFA 37’s mission is to launch combat-ready aircraft, 24/7, anywhere in the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sam Jenkins)

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JMSDF has release a HD video of F-35B testing onboard JS Izumo

Posted on October 14, 2021 by alert5

HSM-51 carried out joint training with VX-51 of JMSDF

Posted on October 13, 2021October 12, 2021 by alert5

HSM-51 and VX-51 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) carried their first joint training exercise on Sept. 14.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2021) – An MH-60R assigned to the “Warlords” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, front, and an SH-60K assigned to the “Mighty 59” of Air Development Squadron (VX) 51 conduct bi-lateral exercises. HSM-51 is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70 forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of HSM-51)

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