Overview

• Two additional V-22 Ospreys landed at Saga Garrison on July 10, bringing the total relocated aircraft to three of 17.
• The Defense Ministry aims to complete the full transfer from Kisarazu Garrison by mid-August.
• Once preparations conclude, JGSDF crews will begin integrated training with the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade.
• This deployment is a key element of the 2018 Southwest Shift strategy to bolster defenses of Kyushu and the Southwest Islands.
• Local residents continue protests over noise, safety and fishing impacts as officials emphasize stringent safety protocols.