Category: Defence Blog

US Marines conduct maritime raid exercise in Okinawa

By Dylan Malyasov U.S. Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provided board, search, and seizure (VBSS) exercise at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, on December 12, 2024. The exercise showcased the MEU’s readiness to execute maritime interception operations in the Indo-Pacific region. VBSS is a critical […]

Japan tests new surface-to-ship missile

By Dylan Malyasov Japan’s Ministry of Defense has unveiled photos from the test launch of the improved Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM), a system currently under development to enhance Japan’s standoff defense capabilities. The upgraded missile is part of a broader effort to modernize Japan’s self-defense measures amid evolving regional security challenges. The original Type […]