The only Kawasaki EC-1 at Iruma AB, Japan. (Image credit: Misael Ocasio Hernandez) Japan Air Self-Defense Force EC-1 Electronic Warfare operations at Iruma Air Base. The Kawasaki C-1 is a twin-engine military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). Developed beginning in 1966 with production started …
Japan Air Self Defense Force
First Flight of Japan’s RQ-4B Global Hawk
Image of the first RQ-4B for Japan. (Image credit: Northrop Grumman) The first Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk drone for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force has carried out its maiden flight. On Apr. 15, 2021, the first RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV (Unmanned Air Vehicle) destined to the JASDF (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) successfully completed its …
Japan’s Last Three F-4EJ Phantoms Have Just Flown For The Last Time
One the last three Phantoms is welcomed by water cannon at Gifu on Mar. 17, 2021. (Image credit: Gifu/JASDF) The end of an era: the last three JASDF (Japanse Air Self-Defense Force) F-4EJ Phantoms, including the oldest Phantom in Japanese service, have been retired at Gifu Air Base. On March 17, 2021, the remaining three …