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Japan’s US-2 joins Balikatan exercises in South China Sea
🌍 GlobalMay 2, 2026 07:05SRC: NAVAL NEWSBY: Frances Mangosing
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Japan’s US-2 advanced amphibious aircraft made its debut during Balikatan, the largest joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States. A ShinMaywa US-2 aircraft of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) splashed down in South China Sea as part of a joint casualty evacuation drill for the Balikatan exercises last April 27, according ... The post Japan’s US-2 joins Balikatan exercises in South China Sea appeared first on Naval News.
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<p>Japan’s US-2 advanced amphibious aircraft made its debut during Balikatan, the largest joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States. A ShinMaywa US-2 aircraft of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) splashed down in South China Sea as part of a joint casualty evacuation drill for the Balikatan exercises last April 27, according ...</p>
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