Taiwan Security Monitor

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.