Engine malfunctions are plaguing the fleet of patrol aircraft essential to Maritime Self-Defense Force tracking of Chinese ...
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. Credit: Chen Chuanren/Aviation Week Network SINGAPORE —Japan’s Board of Audit has raised concerns over the low operational ...
An audit has revealed major sustainment challenges facing Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft, which have reduced availability of the type. The report, produced by Japan’s Board of Audit — ...