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Japan starts deploying Osprey fleet at a new base with an eye on China

The military buildup is meant as a deterrence to China’s increasingly assertive maritime actions in the area.

2 days ago

What Marine Corps aviation has in store over the next five years

Among developments, Marine aviators should see more F-35s, upgraded MV-22 Ospreys, more cargo aircraft and data-enabled predictive maintenance.

3 months ago

Could this device help catch Osprey clutch problems before disaster?

Gear and clutch problems in the Osprey have killed more than a dozen troops in recent years, leading to groundings of the tilt-rotor aircraft.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

Marine Corps cuts back number of Ospreys in Okinawa

The move comes as part of the Marine Corps' 2025 aviation plan that includes efforts to address Osprey safety concerns.

5 months ago

Navy, Air Force cleared to fly Ospreys after inspecting gears

A cracked gear led to a November 2023 Osprey crash that killed eight airmen. The military is trying to see which Ospreys might risk a similar failure.

By Stephen Losey

7 months ago

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.

7 months ago