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JS Teruzuki(DD-116） and HMS Daring(D32) in Harumi Pier, Tokyo Port



Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) -- Special Forces Units --- charged in the protection of all JASDF military bases.

Notice their camo pattern:

 

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JS Teruzuki(DD-116） and HMS Daring(D32) in Harumi Pier, Tokyo Port



Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) -- Special Forces Units --- charged in the protection of all JASDF military bases.

Notice their camo pattern:

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Planning for next year's snow sculptures begins on the HMS teriyaki at harumaki pier!

 

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Japan Ground Self Defense Force -- Western Army --

Marines and Japanese soldiers participate in amphibious assault vehicle training during Iron Fist 2015

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participate in amphibious assault vehicle training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 5, 2015, during Exercise Iron Fist. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Japanese military forces that builds their combined ability to conduct amphibious and land-based contingency operations.（Photo by Lance Cpl. Danielle Rodrigues）

Marines and Japanese soldiers participate in mortar training during Iron Fist 2015

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct mortar fire training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6, 2015, during Exercise Iron Fist. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Japanese military forces that builds their combined ability to conduct amphibious and land-based contingency operations.（Photo by Lance Cpl. Danielle Rodrigues）

 

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Over 1,000 Japanese firms are involved in the production of tanks, ships and warplanes, and between 70 and 80 percent of these are small and medium-size enterprises.

 

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Lt. Gen. Yoshinari Marumo, Western Air Self- Defense Force commander, greets deployed Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, on the airfield during a tour of the base Feb. 19, 2015, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has eight Mitsubishi F-2s, six F-15 eagles, two E-2 Hawkeyes, 1 U-125, 2 Boeing KC-767s and one C-130 Hercules, deployed here in support of Cope North 2015, a multilateral training exercise which is a long-standing, multinational event designed to increase interoperability and improve combat readiness and develop a synergistic disaster response capability between the countries involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)

There are approximately 2,000 military members participating in CN15 this year from the United States, Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand and Philippines, as well as observers from the Singapore and Vietnam air forces. There are also nearly 100 aircraft from 23 different flying units within the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Republic of Korea Air Force involved in the exercise operations. This year is the first time the Royal New Zealand Air Force and Philippines Air Force are participating in Cope North to engage in the HA/DR portion of the exercise

 

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Lt. Gen. Yoshinari Marumo, Western Air Self- Defense Force commander, greets deployed Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, on the airfield during a tour of the base Feb. 19, 2015, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has eight Mitsubishi F-2s, six F-15 eagles, two E-2 Hawkeyes, 1 U-125, 2 Boeing KC-767s and one C-130 Hercules, deployed here in support of Cope North 2015, a multilateral training exercise which is a long-standing, multinational event designed to increase interoperability and improve combat readiness and develop a synergistic disaster response capability between the countries involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)

There are approximately 2,000 military members participating in CN15 this year from the United States, Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand and Philippines, as well as observers from the Singapore and Vietnam air forces. There are also nearly 100 aircraft from 23 different flying units within the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Republic of Korea Air Force involved in the exercise operations. This year is the first time the Royal New Zealand Air Force and Philippines Air Force are participating in Cope North to engage in the HA/DR portion of the exercise

Beautiful !!!

 

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補給艦　ましゅう型



現時点における海自最大の艦艇。「とわだ」型の後継型であるが、海外派遣など外洋任務の長期化や護衛艦の大型化に対応
して艦体を大型化し、補給物資搭載量を飛躍的に増大させた。艦体とマストはエッジが効いたステルスデザインで、後部には
大型ヘリが着艦可能な飛行甲板と格納庫を備えている。艦内には手術室・レントゲン室・集中治療室をも備える医療区画も設け
られており、有事・災害時には病院船としての使用も想定されている。両艦ともインド洋における対テロ支援任務に何度も投入
され、その優れた補給能力を遺憾なく発揮、諸外国海軍からもその能力に賞賛が寄せられている。

 

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補給艦　ましゅう型

 

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Very sharp looking ships. You guys definately live up to the reputation of the strongest navy in Asia.

 

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Very sharp looking ships. You guys definately live up to the reputation of the strongest navy in Asia.

Thanks buddy, sharing some pictures of some auxiliary and replenishment ships. I'll post more...

Love this picture. Our guys look so handsome, clean, crisp, serious. hehehe..

 

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Japan Coast Guard takes delivery of fifth EC225

The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has taken delivery of a single Airbus Helicopters EC225 rotorcraft, bringing its total of the type to five.

This is the last delivery from an order for three EC225s placed in July 2011, says Airbus Helicopters.

“With the three additional helicopters, JCG now operates a Super Puma fleet that includes five EC225s and three AS332 L1s,” says Airbus Helicopters.

“The new EC225s are equipped with the most advanced search and rescue mission systems, and will be utilized as well for security enforcement, territorial sea guard duties and anti-disaster operations.”

The most recent delivery replaces an EC225 that was destroyed during the earthquake that devastated eastern Japan in early 2011.

Airbus Helicopters adds that this is the 3,000th rotorcraft delivered from the company’s hangar in Japan since its opening in 1971.


​Japan Coast Guard takes delivery of fifth EC225 - 3/2/2015 - Flight Global

Sikorsky S-76D begins service with Japan Coast Guard

Aircraft was delivered to Mitsubishi in July 2014 and became the first S-76D helicopter configured for search and rescue.

Stratford, Connecticut – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s S-76D helicopter has entered into search and rescue (SAR) operations with the Japan Coast Guard. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.

Sikorsky executives recently attended a ceremony with representatives from Mitsubishi Corp. and the Japan Coast Guard in which the aircraft entered into service.

The aircraft was delivered to Mitsubishi in July 2014 and became the first S-76D helicopter configured for search and rescue to be delivered as well as the first S-76D aircraft to enter service in Japan. Sikorsky and Mitsubishi have thus far contracted for 11 S-76D helicopters to be used for SAR missions by the Japan Coast Guard.

“The Japan Coast Guard launching its S-76D helicopter into search and rescue operations is a historic occasion,” said Shane Eddy, president, Sikorsky Commercial Systems & Services. “As we continue to deliver the new multi-mission S-76D helicopter into key market segments, this is the first to enter search and rescue service. At Sikorsky we have a passion and legacy for providing helicopters that save lives, and we are proud to support the Japan Coast Guard and Mitsubishi in this critical mission.”

The Japan Coast Guard has a record of flying S-76 aircraft in the SAR configuration and continues to build on its history. Specifically, the Japan Coast Guard has flown the S-76C, S-76C+ and S-76C++ models.

The new generation S-76D helicopter, through its application of modern technologies, is designed to provide a substantial increase in performance, power, and value. The S-76D helicopter’s baseline equipment includes Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S engines; an advanced THALES TopDeck integrated avionics system, and four-axis autopilot; health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) incorporated into fleet monitoring and analysis; active vibration control; and all-composite, flaw-tolerant main rotor blades.

Source: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.


Sikorsky S-76D begins service with Japan Coast Gua - AMD – Aerospace Manufacturing and Design

 

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Izumo class will be commissioned this month, and her sister take her shape next to her ...

 

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PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 27, 2015) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine JS Hakuryu (SS 503) arrives at the submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. While in port, the submarine's crew will conduct various training evolutions, continue to build positive relationships with the United States, and have the opportunity to enjoy the sights and culture of Hawaii

PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 27, 2015) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Martin, assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715), renders a passing salute to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine JS Hakuryu (SS 503) as the submarine arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam