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Atlantic Eagles: Japan to deploy F-15s to Canada, Germany, U.K and U.S.

Posted on September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 by alert5

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) will embark on its most ambitious trans-Atlantic deployment to date this week, launching the Atlantic Eagles friendly visit that will see approximately 180 personnel and eight aircraft operate across four allied nations in North America and Europe through Oct. 1.

Four Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15J Eagles prepare to take off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 20, 2015, during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 15-3. JASDF and Republic of Korea Air Force units are deployed to Eielson along with assorted aircraft and support personnel from multiple service branches for RF-A, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Turner/Released)

Vance Air Force Base prepares for T-7A Red Hawk

Posted on September 12, 2025 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is releasing its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed recapitalization of the T-38C Talon flight training program at Vance Air Force Base (AFB) with the new T-7A Red Hawk aircraft. This Draft EIS, dated August 2025, has been provided for public comment.

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South Korea reportedly canceled development of supersonic anti-ship missile

Posted on September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by alert5

South Korea has reportedly canceled development of a supersonic anti-ship missile intended for its indigenous KF-21 fighter jets, citing low probability of long-range naval combat with neighboring countries, despite growing maritime threats from North Korea and China’s advancing missile capabilities.

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VMFA-232 replaces VMFA-214 for UDP in Japan

Posted on September 10, 2025 by alert5

U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 “Red Devils” deployed to Japan on Sept. 8, replacing VMFA-214 “Black Sheep” in the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program rotation and marking the end of the first F-35B squadron deployment under the program.

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing taxis the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sep. 8, 2025. VMFA-232, an F-18 Hornet squadron from MCAS Miramar, California, deployed to augment MAG-12, 1st MAW under the Unit Deployment Program, which provides U.S.-based units with operational experience in the Indo-Pacific through continuous and overlapping deployments to the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Reyes)

Rare Kyushu J7W Shinden footage unveiled at Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum

Posted on September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 by alert5

Previously unseen footage of Japan’s experimental World War II fighter aircraft, the Kyushu J7W Shinden, has been donated to the Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum, offering a rare glimpse into the final desperate months of the Pacific War.

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