Armée Japonaise/Japan Self-Defense Forces

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La constitution japonaise interdit au japon d'avoir des porte-avions. Lorsque leur porte helico amontré un "signe" qu'il pouvait etre utilisé comme porte-aeronefs, cela a provoqué un tolle au parlement. A titre d'exemple, l'exercice de bombardement aerien n'est pas autorisé au japon, d'ou des F-2 qui se sont entrainait en douce a l'etranger... Cf DSI

il me semble que j'ai déjà posté une vidéo montrant un F-2 faire une démonstration de bombardement en public au japon

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malgrés ou ca se trouve,mais pour ca faudra encore changer la constitution.

je crois qu'ils vont le faire surtout après le fiasco du bateau de pèche chinois pres des îles Senkaku ce n'est plus que les américains qui le demande aujourd'hui beaucoup de japonais réclame le changement.

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allo 20Fifi

ils l'ont aussi c'est le le comité "Ganbare nippon"

http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Asia/Story/STIStory_615498.html

15-05-11 Tokyo

Kashima, navire d'entraintement des forces d'autodéfense martimes japonaises. Entré en service en 1995, Il mesure 143m de long, et affiche un déplacement de 4000T pc, il embarque un 76mm et 6 TLT, son équipage peut atteindre 370H.


Asagiri, tête de série de la classe des Destroyers de classe Asagiri. Ce navire a été converti en 2005 en un navire d'entrainement et de formation, Il a conservé son armement, composé d'un 76mm, 8 Harpoon,8 ASROC, 8 Sea Sparrow, 6 TLT et 2 Phalanex. Il mesure 137m de long, affiche un déplacement de 5000T pc et peut atteindre une vitesse de 30nds.


Mineyuki, Destroyer de classe Hatsuyuki. Il mesure 130m de long et affiche un tonnage de 3000T, il embarque le même armement que les Asigiri, il est entré en service en 84

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Authorities search for pilot of downed Japanese F-15 off Okinawa


CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Japanese authorities were searching for the pilot of a downed F-15 fighter jet in the waters off Okinawa late Tuesday afternoon following a training crash earlier in the day, according to Japanese authorities.
Japanese aircraft and patrol boats were searching for the 37-year-old pilot at a site about 100 miles northwest of Naha where aircraft debris was found, authorities said.
The jet disappeared from Japan Air Self-defense Force radar around 10:30 a.m. A spokesman for Ministry of Defense’s Foreign Media Relations Office said that the aircraft’s speed break and part of a wing were found about an hour later.
Authorities said they were still unsure whether the pilot of the F-15 ejected before the apparent crash.
The U.S. Air Force was not assisting in the search Tuesday afternoon but had made the offer to Japanese forces and was standing by to provide assistance if requested, said 1st Lt. Natassia Cherne, spokeswoman for Kadena Air Base.

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Le Japon cloue au sol sa flotte de F-15 après un accident



Un F-15J japonais s’est abîmé en mer au cours d’un vol d’entraînement le 5 juillet 2011. Le pilote est toujours introuvable.
L’appareil a disparu des radars à 180 km au nord-ouest de la ville de Naha, dans l’île d’Okinawa.
Des parties de l’avion ont été retrouvées et mais pas l’appareil lui-même. Trois navires des garde-côtes et cinq avions militaires étaient encore mobilisés mardi.
Le Japon a décidé de clouer au sol sa flotte de F-15 dans l’attente des résultats de l’enquête.
La force aérienne d'autodéfense japonaise possède une flotte de 161 F-15J soit la seconde après les Etats-Unis. L’appareil de Boeing est produit sous licence par Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

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Japanese F-15s return to the skies over Okinawa



CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Japan F-15 fighter jets began flying on Okinawa again Wednesday for the first time since a deadly crash caused the fleet to be grounded nationwide earlier this month, according to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
The decision to resume flight operations on the island was made after a survey of the F-15 fleet discovered no aircraft structural problems that might have caused the crash that killed a veteran pilot who was on a July 5 training flight out of Naha Air Base, said Maj. Minoru Takara, chief spokesman of Naha Air Base in Okinawa.
The grounding had affected about 200 aircraft in Japan and Okinawa was the last prefecture to bring the F-15s back online. Flight operations on mainland Japan had resumed last week.
“We resumed the flight beginning today after conducting elaborate security precautions to ensure safety in both the aircraft and mental and physical aspect of the pilots,” Takara said.
The cause of the crash, which occurred about 100 miles northwest of the island and killed Maj. Yuji Kawakubo, was still unknown Wednesday as an investigation continued, Takara said.
The pilot’s body had not been recovered despite a search by the Japan coast guard and military. A section of the downed F-15’s tail was found in the ocean and there were reports of smoke and oil in the water.
Takara said a Japanese salvage ship would continue the search effort this week.

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Japanese F-15s arrive at Red Flag-Alaska


7/21/2011 - EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Several Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-15 Eagles joined other RED FLAG-Alaska participants July 12 after having its entire F-15 fighter fleet grounded in response to an incident on July 4 with one of the fighter jets during a routine training exercise back in Japan.

The Mitsubishi F-15 Eagle forms part of JASDF fighter-interceptor aircraft inventory used to engage hostile aircraft. The F-15 was brought to RED-FLAG Alaska to help JASDF members improve their tactical flying skills and their ability to generate aircraft in a simulated combat environment.

In Japan's first overseas military training exercise since the disastrous earthquake and tsunami in March, JASDF will be receiving world class training and experiencing a realistic combat simulation. Thorough planning and precautions have ensured challenges were overcome, and the participation of six of Japan's F-15s began immediately upon their arrival at RF-A 11-2.

"Some of our major training goals as RF-A participants are to expand our fighters' tactics," said Lt. Col. Koichi Tokushige, JASDF F-15 Unit Commander. "We would like to improve cooperation between U.S. Forces and JSDAF as well as continue to strive for better understanding with our friends and allies in a joint environment."

The RF-A participants were ready to begin training earlier this week, however, with the F-15s not arriving until a few days into the exercise Japanese F-15 pilots and maintenance members utilized extra time to further prepare for the weeks flying schedule.

While awaiting the arrival of aircraft and equipment pilots coordinated with members at their home station to confirm the F-15s readiness. They also reviewed procedures for emergency situations, such as in-flight emergencies.

Like their pilots, JASDF maintenance members found the extra time helpful for further preparation.

While awaiting the arrival of critical aircraft, they participated in physical fitness and reviewed maintenance equipment.

There are some differences amidst the RF-A partners and not just in language. JASDF made use of downtime to familiarize members of their units with U.S. Air Force equipment.

"There are some significant differences in how we maintain our fighter aircraft," said Tech. Sgt. Toru Michibata, a JASDF maintenance technician. "We would like to show that the Japanese are the best of the best, but we also want to know how some of our international partners repair their aircraft and keep them mission ready."

Ultimately, the arrival of the F-15s has motivated JASDF personnel who are ready to play their part in this large training exercise. The F-15 will fly a variety of tactics and missions in concert with other participating aircraft throughout the exercise.

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JMSDF Receives New TH-135 Helicopters




The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) has received two TH-135 (EC135) training helicopters from Becker Avionics.

The aircraft fitted with the Becker digital audio system (DVCS6100) will be used for JMSDF helicopter training programme.

The DVCS6100, designed for both rotary and fixed-wing applications, provides the customer with improved performance, reduced wiring and weight, along with reduced installation and maintenance costs.

The audio system components include the remote electronic unit (REU) 6100, the audio control unit (ACU) 6100, and the optional intercom amplifier IC3100, according to Shepard.

Becker sales and marketing director Brett Gardner said, "The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force is purchasing a total of 15 new TH-135 (EC135) training helicopters. With the delivery of these two helicopters the JMSDF fleet increases to five aircraft."

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SOURCE:Flight International
Kawasaki XP-1 develops cracks in ground testing


Japan's developmental Kawasaki Heavy Industries XP-1 maritime patrol aircraft has developed rips and tears during ground testing, although it is uncertain whether the problems will delay the type's entry into service.

"The tears and rips were found in several locations, such as inside the fuel tank of the main wing and on the fuselage near the foot of the main wing," said Japan's defence ministry.

The tears and rips measured 10-15cm in length.

The two aircraft affected were acquired for ground tests and not flight activities.

Kawasaki XP-1, Kawasaki Heavy Industries


The defence ministry said repairs will be conducted to reinforce the damaged areas, but how this work will affect the XP-1's testing programme is uncertain.

Two other aircraft are used for flight tests.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force plans to acquire 65 P-1s to replace its Lockheed Martin P-3C Orions.

The indigenously-developed maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft is powered by four Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries F7-10 turbofan engines.

The XP-1 is 38m long, 12.1m high and has a wingspan of 35.4m, says KHI. Its basic operating weight is 79,700kg (176,000lb).

deja posté?

Spoiler:

c´est le R2D2 en copilote

j allais faire la meme remarque mon general

en corée ya déjà R2d2 qui représente 60% des professeurs d'anglais , vu le manque de prof c'est des robots a 300mille dollare qui ont pris le relais biensurs un prof fait le cours a distance et commande le robot depuis un autre pays avec internet

pour le spectacle des visiteurs certainement...

3 navires de la marine japonaise, sont en croisière d'entrainement qui va les mener vers quelques ports nord américains. Hier, le 10-08-11 ils étaient à Halifax au Canada ! ( ces navires sont présentés dansmon post du 26 juin plus haut )

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Asagiri ( 3516 )


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Japan promotes peace and increases defense budget

16.08.2011

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan stated during the ceremony devoted to the 66^th anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII that Japan would never wage war again. The head of the Japanese government promised to put the most efforts in strengthening peace in the world.

"Our country inflicted considerable damage and pain on many countries, especially the people in Asian nations. Together with all the people, I express my heartfelt sorrow for those lost in the war and pray for world peace and the country's continued prosperity," Kan said.

The Japanese prime minister also vowed to "renew Japan's pledge never again to engage in war and instead to actively contribute to the establishment of ever-lasting peace in the world."

Alexander Kulanov, a Russian expert for Japan, said that Kan's statement was a natural declaration of intentions.

"As a matte of fact, he said that Japan hopes that it would never wage war again. Can we imagine that Japan can come into war with anyone? The country has territorial disputes with some of its neighbors, but all of those disputes can be solved. Let's take the dispute for the Diaoyutai Islands, for example, which is a purely political dispute, like all the rest of them. The messages about unprecedented natural wealth on the shelf of those islands have not been confirmed yet.

"The breakdown at only one nuclear power plant showed that it was extremely difficult to deal with the consequences of natural disasters even in such highly developed countries as Japan. It is very hard to imagine indeed that Japan would dare to wage war against such strong countries s Russia or China. As for South Korea, the situation is more complicated. The two countries are members of the defense alliance with the United States, which does not want to see any sort of crisis between Japan and South Korea. This detail of the US-Japanese cooperation practically excludes the situation in which Japan can trigger off war single-handedly."

Anatoly Tsyganok, the director of the Center for Military Forecasts, said that he had serious doubts about Japan's peaceful intentions.

"First off, one prime minister can not guarantee the actions of the country even in the short-run. Secondly, Japan has been expanding its cooperation with NATO and with the United States in the first place. To crown it all, Japanese officials repeatedly stated that the country could use its Northern District Army to solve territorial disputes with other countries."

Let's assume that all people of Japan, including Prime Minister Kan, appreciate pacifism and decline militarism. Nevertheless, declarations from Japanese officials set one thinking about the true intentions of Japan because the country has been getting less and less pacifist from year to year.

Japan has earned the reputation of the "country surrounded by disputed territories." Tokyo disputes the Kurile islands with Russia and the Liancourt islands with Seoul. The Japanese refuse to return the Diaoyutai to China in spite of the fact that Japan was supposed to do it after WWII.

In September 2010, the relations between Japan and China worsened considerably after a serious incident near the Diaoyutai archipelago in the East China Sea. China has been putting more pressure on Japan during the recent years at this point. Most of the incidents connected with the archipelago are connected with geological exploration and drilling.

One should also pay attention to Japan's defense spending. In 2010, Japan was ranked third on the size of its defense budget. Japan left behind such countries as Britain, France and Germany and followed only the USA and China. Japan has a relatively small army (240,000 people), but it remains one of the most powerful countries in the Asian-Pacific region from the point of view the technological development of the defense industry.

American experts say that Japan is unable to conduct large-scale military operations single-handedly because the offensive capacity of the country is not large enough. The country lacks aircraft carriers, long-range missiles, strategic bombers, commando units and large ammunition depots.

Many of those problems can be solved easily. Japan has reportedly started to establish Marine Corps and commando units. The country is already capable of conducting large landing operations. The Japanese navy has four helicopter carriers, which many experts categorize as light aircraft carriers. Japan's defense power has increased considerably during the recent decade.

In December 2010, the Japanese government approved the new defense strategy for the upcoming ten years. Tokyo refused from the previous "passive and solely defensive strategy" and switched to "dynamic defense forces."

The country particularly plans to increase the number of destroyers equipped with AEGIS systems (from four to six). The underwater navy will grow 1.5 times (from 16 to 22); old submarines will be modernized for further service.

The program stipulates the further development of the inseparable alliance with the United States by means of increasing the reliability of the growing deterrent posture of the United States, including a vital element - nuclear weapons.

Japan's biggest threats are North Korea and China. The program states that China's insufficient transparency in the military field raises concerns not only with Tokyo, but with the regional and international communities. The document also says that the rising of China creates a certain change in the influence of the United States and leads to the considerable alteration of the balance of forces in the world.

As for Russia, the program mentions the increase of Russia's military activities near the borders of Japan. This is probably the reason why Japan intends to strengthen its Northern Army.

To realize the price of Japan's "antiwar promises," one can make a retrospective journey into world history. After the defeat in WWII, the land of the rising sun approved the Constitution under the USA's constraint, which excluded both the existence of armed forces and the participation in overseas conflicts for the country.

Several years passed, and the principal law of the country was broken (again, with the participation of the United States): all types of armed forces appeared in Japan. To get around the law, the country called its army "Self-Defense Forces."

In the beginning of the 1990s, Japan started to get involved in armed conflicts outside its territory in violation of the national Constitution again. Japan sent a group of military medics to assist the countries of the anti-Iraqi coalition during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Beginning from 1992, Japanese military men could be seen in many hotspots of the world under the guise of peacemaking and humanitarian missions.

All of those events became a prologue for the participation in combat operation conducted by the United States and its allies in Iraq (2004-2006) and Afghanistan. It just so happened that the "peaceful Constitution" of Japan was not an obstacle at all. A word from the USA was enough. US officials asked their Japanese counterparts a favor because the States had to attract as many foreign contingents in the region as possible,

It is worthy of note that Washington supports Tokyo in many international issues, including the problem of the disputed Kurile islands. It is not ruled out that the USA may try to use Japan just like it used its other allies in previous armed conflicts. Is it possible to say that Japan will never be on the war-path against such a background?

english.pravda.ru

cette pravda est fiere de sa ligne propagandiste sovietique

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Japan promotes peace and increases defense budget

parceque seule la russie doit le faire,ils ont peur pour les iles Kouriles

les forces navales d'autodéfense japonaises, opérent 6 PLM de la classe Hayabusa, embarquant un 76mm OM-SR et 4 Type 90 (missile AS de 150 Km de portée ) ... ces petits patrouilleurs peuvent atteindre une vitesse de 46nds. la construction de ces 6 unités s'est effectué entre 2002 et 2004.



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Japan Coast Guard to boost its fleet with new EC225 helicopters

Decision in wake of intensive rescue missions in the wake of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami

Following intensive relief operations after the Great East Japan Earthquake in March, the Japan Coast Guard, Eurocopter Group and Eurocopter Japan have signed a tripartite contract for the supply of three additional EC225 helicopters to the Japan Coast Guard. These aircraft will be the first civilian helicopters to be equipped with the most advanced mission system, to be deployed for search and rescue as well as law enforcement missions.

Procurement of the EC225s was decided after the Japanese Coast Guard efficiently carried out rescue and relief efforts following the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the country on March 11, but unfortunately had aircraft submerged during the disaster that were rendered unserviceable. The acquisition will replenish the fleet with new aircraft that have the technology and capability to carry out complex search and rescue (SAR) as well as anti-piracy missions.

"We are very proud to have our helicopters contributing to saving lives every day in Japan,” said Eurocopter President & CEO Lutz Bertling. “The Eurocopter Japan team, which provided round-the-clock support to their customers after the Tohoku tragedy, remains totally committed to ensure that the helicopter missions can be performed in the best and safest conditions."

The Japan Coast Guard initially purchased two EC225s in 2006 through an open tender, complementing their AS332 L1 fleet for long range all-weather SAR missions as well as for ship-borne operations.

“The decision by the Japan Coast Guard to acquire additional EC225s this year was taken in view of its new assignment for anti-piracy missions, while also taking into account the outstanding performance of their existing EC225 helicopters – which have been used intensively since delivery, as demonstrated during the disaster relief operations,” explained Stéphane Ginoux, President and CEO of Eurocopter Japan. “Together, the service’s EC225 and AS332 L1 fleet will be able to continue serving the country and saving lives under severe circumstances.”

When the earthquake struck in March and triggered destructive tsunami waves, Eurocopter Japan immediately set up round-the-clock maintenance shifts to support helicopter operations, ensuring maximum availability of the helicopters to perform their missions. More than half of the helicopters used by fire-fighters, police and coast guards during the disaster relief operations were of Eurocopter origin.

Eurocopter’s twin-engine EC225 is in the 10-11-ton weight category, and features high-performance navigation and mission systems – including a unique digital autopilot; while also offering excellent flight autonomy and a large cabin with seating for 25 persons. As a result, the EC225 and its EC725 military version have become the reference for civil and military search and rescue, off-shore and passenger transport missions not just in Japan, but around the world.
To date, a total of 240 EC225s and EC725s have been ordered, of which approximately half have been delivered. The annual production rate will be increased by 60 percent over the next two-year period to meet market demand.

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Le groupe navale de formation a conduit des manoeuvres navales avec la marine royale canadienne, à terme de sa visite au port de Halifax, HMCS Québec a représenté la marine de SM lors de ces manoeuvres.

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Lockheed Stealth Jet May Win Japan Deal

Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT), the world’s largest defense company, is counting on stealth technology to beat Boeing Co. (BA) and Eurofighter GmbH in a Japanese fighter contest that may be worth more than $4 billion.
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has better anti-radar capabilities than Boeing’s F-18 Super Hornet and Eurofighter’s Typhoon as it was specifically designed in a shape that would be hard to detect, said Craig Caffrey, a London-based analyst at IHS Jane’s DS Forecast, which advises defense suppliers. That may give the plane an edge as Japan previously tried to buy stealth fighters that can be used for spying as well as combat.
‘Stealth capabilities are clearly an area of focus for the Japanese,’’ Caffrey said. “It’s a key advantage for the F-35 over the rest of the competition.”
Japan will accept bids this month to supply about 40 fighters as it bolsters air defenses to counter military developments in China and North Korea. The contest comes as Lockheed sheds jobs because of projected cuts in U.S. defense spending, which may include a reduction in F-35 orders, and after the Bethesda, Maryland-based company missed out on an $11 billion Indian order for fighters this year.
Decision This Year
Japan likely will choose a jet by year-end, said a Ministry of Defense spokeswoman, who declined to be identified, citing government policy. Deliveries are due to begin in 2016.
The order is unlikely to be affected by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda’s new government, said the spokeswoman. Noda announced today that Yasuo Ichikawa will be the new defense minister.
The new aircraft will replace Boeing F-4s, which were last assembled in Japan in 1981. Japan had a total of 362 fighter jets as of March 31, according to the defense ministry’s website.
Japan, which has the world’s sixth-largest defense budget, is upgrading its air defenses as both Russia and China develop stealth fighters and as North Korea works on improving its ballistic missiles and developing nuclear weapons.
China will boost defense spending about 13 percent to 601.1 billion yuan ($93 billion) this year, Li Zhaoxing, spokesman for the National People’s Congress, said in March.
“China continues to rapidly expand and modernize its military forces and the activities that it conducts in the waters surrounding Japan are growing larger in scale and more intense,” according to the latest Ministry of Defense annual white paper.
‘Stalking Horse’
Japan’s Self-Defense Force has traditionally relied on U.S. military hardware and that history has aided Lockheed and Boeing in the current fighter contest by causing rival suppliers to sit out the competition. Dassault Aviation SA (AM), the French maker of Rafale fighters, declined to participate because it didn’t want to play “the role of a stalking horse,” according to Stephane Fort, a spokesman.
The Rafale and the Typhoon were shortlisted in April for India’s contract to buy 126 fighters. Eurofighter is a venture between BAE Systems Plc (BA/), Finmeccanica SpA and European Aeronautic, Defense & Space Co.
Japan signaled its interest in stealth by trying to buy Lockheed’s F-22, IHS Jane’s Caffrey said. That failed because of a U.S. export ban. The Super Hornet and Typhoon have features that reduce their radar visibility to a lesser extent than the F-35, which was designed with a greater focus on hitting targets on the ground, he said.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-02/lockheed-stealth-jet-may-beat-boeing-eurofighter-for-japan-deal.html

le goupe navale de formation est arrivé à Valparaiso

Ouh les vilains Russes
http://info-aviation.com/?p=11679

sans la bombe ils peuvent pleurnicher encore longtemps,les russes ne comprennent que ce language.