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In WWII, the ‘Tokyo Express’ was tough to beat. One man changed that.
Cmdr. Frederick Moosbrugger’s claim to fame was a near-perfect destroyer duel at the Battle of Vella Gulf.
By Jon Guttman
US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership
The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve on-orbit capabilities.
US defense secretary in Japan reaffirms alliance amid regional threats
The Pentagon chief also stressed trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and Seoul is crucial for regional stability even as South Korea is in political turmoil.
The ordnance that made the attack on Pearl Harbor so devastating
A brief description of some of the bombs and torpedoes the Japanese used to add devastation to the Dec. 7, 1941 attack.
By Paraag Shukla
The F-15 fighter jet is having a second spring in Asia
South Korea is in line for major upgrades to its fleet, while Indonesia has signaled interest in the warplane type.
US Navy ousts top commanders of ship repair facility in Japan
Capt. Zaldy Valenzuela and Cmdr. Art Palalay were fired from their respective positions on Sunday.
By Diana Stancy
No more late-night off-base drinking for US troops in Japan
US military personnel in Japan are now banned from drinking off-base late at night after several service member arrests.
By Riley Ceder
Metal weakness may have led to fatal Osprey crash off Japan
A gear crack that led to a fatal Osprey crash last year may have been started by weak spots in a metal used to manufacture the part.
By Tara Copp and Aaron Kessler
Gear cracks, pilot decision led to Japan Osprey crash, Air Force says
An investigation found a deadly Osprey crash resulted from pinion gear cracks and the pilot's decision to keep flying instead of heeding landing warnings.
By Tara Copp