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Japan Air Self-Defense Force
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Japan national security and defense strategy evolution
5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated
Latest: AI military technology advances as Japan boosts defense spending
Japan is implementing a comprehensive shift in its national security posture, transitioning from reactive defense to a proactive strategy focused on great power competition. Under the “Japan National Defense 2026” docume
India-Japan bilateral air combat exercises
4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated
Latest: Japan and India conduct joint Veer Guardian 2026 military exercises
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) have commenced the second edition of their bilateral air combat exercise, Veer Guardian 2026. Held at the Jodhpur Air Force Station in Rajasthan fro
F-15 aircraft incidents at Naha Airport
2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated
Latest: Naha Airport runway closed after F-15 emergency landing
Two separate incidents involving Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter jets have caused runway closures and flight disruptions at Naha Airport in Okinawa. On August 18, an F-15 returning from a scramble mission expe
Blue Impulse 2026 demonstration flight schedule
2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated
Latest: Blue Impulse scheduled for multiple 2026 air demonstrations
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force aerobatic team, Blue Impulse, has a series of demonstration flights scheduled for late 2026. In September, the team is set to perform at the Chitose City Air Festival at Chitose Air Base
Disciplinary misconduct in Japan Self-Defense Forces
2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated
Latest: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force dismisses officer for embassy intrusion
Disciplinary issues within the Japan Self-Defense Forces have emerged through various incidents involving personnel misconduct. In early August, several members faced consequences for diverse violations. At the Kaita ba
Indonesia's T‑50i role in Pitch Black 2026
6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated
Latest: Indian Air Force completes major air exercises in Australia and Malaysia
In mid‑July 2026, the Indonesian Air Force sent four T‑50i Golden Eagle trainers and a C‑130 Hercules from El Tari Air Base to Australia for Exercise Pitch Black, which runs 20 July–7 August. Before departure, the squadr
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