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V-22 Osprey

US Air Force: Japan Osprey Crash Caused by Cracks in a Gear and Pilot’s Decision to Keep Flying
By Tara Copp
The investigation said Pentagon leadership in charge of the V-22 Ospreys did not share safety data that could have educated crews on the severity of the risk.

Is the Osprey Safe?
By Takahashi Kosuke
The latest fatal crash off Japan has resurrected worries regarding the aircraft’s track record.

After Deadlock, Okinawa Approves US Air Base Relocation
By J.T. Quigley
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made the Okinawa governor an offer he couldn’t refuse.

Japan’s Future Marines to Conduct Massive Island Landing Drill
Next month 34,000 troops from the the Self-Defense Forces will conduct an island landing drill on Okinawa.

South Korea Eyes F-35 Fighter Jets
Plus, can the U.S. build an effective Pacific strategy for the 21st Century? Thursday defense links.

Is Any Ship Not an Aircraft Carrier Anymore?
“By the terms that Americans judge other nations’ warships, the U.S. Navy operates 19 aircraft carriers.”

America’s Pacific Force Structure Takes Shape
Through new capabilities like the Osprey and F-35, the U.S. and its allies are building a 21st century attack and defense enterprise.
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