Japan’s US-2 joins Balikatan exercises in South China Sea
Japan’s US-2 advanced amphibious aircraft made its debut during Balikatan, the largest joint military exercises between the Philippines…
Chinese warships sail through Japanese waters as regional tensions grow
A Chinese destroyer was spotted sailing between Japan’s westernmost island, Yonaguni, and Iriomote Island before sailing into Japan’s…
Japan’s Warships Getting Tomahawks, Big Leap in Offensive Power
A Japanese destroyer is in the US receiving modifications that will allow the warship to carry Tomahawk cruise…
Japan’s JS Izumo shows off its new bow for the first time
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Izumo-class helicopter carrier JS Izumo (DDH-183) has appeared in public view with…
White Beach Festival returns April 25 and 26
White Beach Festival 2026 (Photo courtesy of Navy MWR) When ships make a port call to White Beach,…