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Rising star of JMSDF nears FOC

20th July 2015 - 16:21 GMT | by Richard Thomas in London

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The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) expects the P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to achieve full operating capability later this year after undertaking hot weather testing in East Africa.

Speaking at RIAT 2015 on 17 July, VAdm Makoto Sato, Commander Fleet Air Force, said the two aircraft at the air show would depart for further testing in Djibouti, ahead of a planned full operating capability by September.

Manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the P-1 completed its maiden flight in 2007 and recently made headlines after the Japanese government decided to allow defence exports, prompting debate it could become a consideration

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