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US-2 Splashes Down in the South China Sea: Japan's Giant Flying Boat Makes Its Philippines Debut

Japan's US-2 advanced amphibious aircraft made its debut during Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, April 2026. Ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Navy steam in formation during

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Japan's US-2 advanced amphibious aircraft made its debut during Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, April 2026. Ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Navy steam in formation during a group sail exercise in the South China Sea.

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US-2 Splashes Down in the South China Sea: Japan's Giant Flying Boat Makes Its Philippines Debut

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