602nd Squadron (JASDF)

The 第602飛行隊 (602nd Squadron, 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]

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

History

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

References
  1. Japan Air Self-Defense Force Retrieved September 26, 2017
  2. Thompson, Paul JASDF – Order of Battle July 1, 2017 J-HangarSpace Retrieved September 26, 2017
  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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