Taiwan Security Monitor

Author: Maxwell Hollingsworth

Visualization: Japan P-1 Patrol Aircraft Deployment

Author: Maxwell Hollingsworth

Japan has begun deploying its domestically constructed P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to Naha Air Base for the first time, with 10 aircraft expected by FY2027 to replace aging P-3C Orions. 

Above is our visualization of the P-1’s deployment at Naha Air Base and its operational range.

Visualization: US Military Aircraft Training Incident

Author: Maxwell Hollingsworth

On Feb. 24, a U.S. Air Force C-146 Wolfhound struck a concrete road barrier while attempting to take off from a designated alternate landing zone on a bypass road in Laoac, Pangasinan, during contingency training with Philippine counterparts, injuring all five personnel onboard. 

This was the first such alternate roadway landing activity in the Philippines, tied to both contingency operations and humanitarian/disaster response scenarios. 

Above is TSM’s visualization of the incident’s location.