“On behalf of RMAF, we’re happy and lucky to have VP-10 and crew members right here to reinforce data and expertise to conduct maritime area consciousness operations,” mentioned RMAF Lt. Kol Mohamad Zaini Bin Zainorin Tudm. “We’re grateful to have this chance to change data and experience with the U.S. Navy, particularly the P-8.”
The P-8A is outfitted with a set of state-of-the-art mission programs that allow its fight aircrews to conduct anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Along with the mission programs, the plane will be outfitted with Harpoon anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, and sonobuoys to perform the assorted mission units.
“We’re honored to have been obtained by gracious hosts,” mentioned Lt. j.g. Terrence Armengau, VP-10 pilot. “We’re grateful to have had the privilege of reciprocating and internet hosting a wide selection of distinguished guests as honored company on the P-8A Poseidon all through the week.”
The “Purple Lancers” are based mostly in Jacksonville, Florida, and are at the moment working from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The squadron conducts maritime patrol and reconnaissance, in addition to theater outreach operations, as a part of a rotational deployment to the U.S. seventh Fleet space of operations.
seventh Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and companions in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific area.
