Japan starts deploying Osprey fleet at a new base to beef up southwestern defense

Japan's 2025 Defense White Paper – Hoping for a Surprise

Japan’s 2025 Defense White Paper will soon be formally approved by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba‘s Cabinet. It’s not quite fair to say that if you’ve seen one White Paper, you’ve seen them all. But one can pretty much anticipate what’s coming – while hoping for something noteworthy. The White Papers accurately describe the military/political threats to Japan. And for some years now, the White Papers have explicitly declared the People’s Republic…

GSDF begins Osprey deployment to new camp in southwestern Japan

The deployment of the tilt-rotor aircraft from Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture to the new camp in Saga is scheduled to be completed by mid-August.

New Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Opens in Saga; Osprey Transport Aircraft Will Operate from Site

SAGA — A new Ground Self-Defense Force camp, Camp Saga, began operating on Wednesday on the northwest side of Saga Airport in Saga City, as Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft were officially deployed to the site for the first time.

Japan's Bold Defense Move: V-22 Ospreys in the Spotlight

Japan has deployed its fleet of V-22 Ospreys to a permanent base at Camp Saga, enhancing its military presence in response to regional tensions. The deployment is part of a strategic buildup aimed at countering China's assertive actions. However, the Osprey's safety record remains controversial.

Japan starts deploying Osprey fleet at a new base with an eye on China

The Japanese army has begun deploying its fleet of V-22 Ospreys on a newly opened permanent base in the southwest, the latest move to strengthen its defense as tensions in the region grow.

If only we could expect surprises in Japan’s Defense White Paper

Japan’s 2025 Defense White Paper soon will be approved formally by the Cabinet. It’s not quite fair to say that if you’ve seen one White Paper you’ve seen them all, but one can pretty much anticipate what’s coming – while hoping for something noteworthy. The White Papers accurately describe the military/political threats to Japan – […] The post If only we could expect surprises in Japan’s Defense White Paper appeared first on Asia Times.