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

SAGA PREFECTURE, KYUSHU, JAPAN, JUL 9 – Camp Saga hosts 17 V-22 Ospreys to support rapid deployment for island defense amid rising regional tensions linked to China's military actions, GSDF said.

  • The Japanese army began deploying its fleet of V-22 Ospreys on a newly-opened, permanent base in southwestern Japan to beef up defense amid regional tension.
  • Safety concerns linger following a series of Osprey accidents in Japan and abroad, including a fatal crash two years ago.
  • The relocation reflects Tokyo's focus on bolstering deterrence and response capabilities in the strategically vital southwestern Nansei island chain due to its proximity to the potential flashpoint of Taiwan.
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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.

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Japan on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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