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602nd Squadron (JASDF)

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602nd Squadron
第602飛行隊
602nd Sqn E-767 in flight near Mount Fuji
CountryJapan
AllegianceAEW Surveillance Group (JASDF)
BranchJapan Air Self-Defense Force
Garrison/HQHamamatsu Air Base
Aircraft flown
Electronic
warfare		Boeing E-767

The 602nd Squadron (第602飛行隊, dai-roku-zero-ni-hikoutai) is a squadron of the Airborne Early Warning Surveillance Group of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) based at Hamamatsu Air Base in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] It is equipped with Boeing E-767 aircraft.[2]

History

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The squadron participated in the Cope North exercise for the first time in 2001.[3] It has also participated in other years including 2003.[4]

The squadron's aircraft have also taken part in the Red Flag - Alaska exercise, including in 2008,[5] 2009,[6] 2012[7] 2014[8] and 2015.[9]

In 2014 the JASDF ordered upgrades for the aircraft and its systems.[10][11]

Aircraft operated

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References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to 602nd Squadron (JASDF).
  1. ^ Japan Air Self-Defense Force Retrieved September 26, 2017
  2. ^ "JASDF Primary Air Unit Order of Battle". J-HangarSpace. January 1, 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  3. ^ Cope North Global Security Retrieved September 26, 2017
  4. ^ Cope North set to Kick off at Misawa May 4, 2003 Stars and Stripes Retrieved September 26, 2017
  5. ^ Red Flag Alaska January 2008 Air Force Magazine Retrieved September 26, 2017
  6. ^ JASDF members pay respects to Yukla 27 September 30, 2009 Retrieved September 26, 2017
  7. ^ Japanese and US forces unite during Red Flag-Alaska June 22, 2012 Retrieved September 26, 2017
  8. ^ Red Flag Alaska Retrieved September 26, 2017
  9. ^ Red Flag Alaska 5015 Retrieved September 26, 2017
  10. ^ Pockock, Chris Japan Responds to Regional Threats With Air Power Boost February 12, 2014 Retrieved September 26, 2017
  11. ^ Jennings, Gareth Japan begins process of E-767 AWACS upgrade October 29, 2014 Jane's Information Group Retrieved September 26, 2017
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