King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Felipe VI greets the military during a visit to the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC), at the Zaragoza Air Base, on September 10, 2025, in Zaragoza, Aragon (Spain). The European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) is the multinational center of reference for tactical airlift training in Europe. Officially established on June 8, 2017 in Zaragoza, ETAC coordinates the European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) with the purpose of strengthening operational capabilities, fostering interoperability between nations and optimizing resources through international cooperation. Photo by Ramon Comet/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Felipe VI (2l), poses with military personnel during a visit to the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC), at the Zaragoza Air Base, on September 10, 2025, in Zaragoza, Aragon (Spain). The European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) is the multinational center of reference for tactical airlift training in Europe. Officially established on June 8, 2017 in Zaragoza, ETAC coordinates the European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) with the purpose of strengthening operational capabilities, fostering interoperability between nations and optimizing resources through international cooperation. Photo by Ramon Comet/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Felipe VI (c), during a visit to the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC), at the Zaragoza Air Base, on September 10, 2025, in Zaragoza, Aragon (Spain). The European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) is the multinational center of reference for tactical airlift training in Europe. Officially established on June 8, 2017 in Zaragoza, ETAC coordinates the European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) with the purpose of strengthening operational capabilities, fostering interoperability between nations and optimizing resources through international cooperation. Photo by Ramon Comet/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the visit to the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC), at the Zaragoza Air Base, on September 10, 2025, in Zaragoza, Aragon (Spain). The European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) is the multinational center of reference for tactical airlift training in Europe. Officially established on June 8, 2017 in Zaragoza, ETAC coordinates the European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) with the purpose of strengthening operational capabilities, fostering interoperability between nations and optimizing resources through international cooperation. Photo by Ramon Comet/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the visit to the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC), at the Zaragoza Air Base, on September 10, 2025, in Zaragoza, Aragon (Spain). The European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) is the multinational center of reference for tactical airlift training in Europe. Officially established on June 8, 2017 in Zaragoza, ETAC coordinates the European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) with the purpose of strengthening operational capabilities, fostering interoperability between nations and optimizing resources through international cooperation. Photo by Ramon Comet/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, greets the military during a visit to the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC), at the Zaragoza Air Base, on September 10, 2025, in Zaragoza, Aragon (Spain). The European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) is the multinational center of reference for tactical airlift training in Europe. Officially established on June 8, 2017 in Zaragoza, ETAC coordinates the European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) with the purpose of strengthening operational capabilities, fostering interoperability between nations and optimizing resources through international cooperation. Photo by Ramon Comet/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Felipe VI, during the visit to the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC), at the Zaragoza Air Base, on September 10, 2025, in Zaragoza, Aragon (Spain). The European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) is the multinational center of reference for tactical airlift training in Europe. Officially established on June 8, 2017 in Zaragoza, ETAC coordinates the European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) with the purpose of strengthening operational capabilities, fostering interoperability between nations and optimizing resources through international cooperation. Photo by Ramon Comet/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

King Visits European Tactica Airlift Centre In Zaragoza - Spain

The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, visits the European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC), at the Zaragoza Air Base, on September 10, 2025, in Zaragoza, Aragon (Spain). The European Tactical Airlift Centre (ETAC) is the multinational center of reference for tactical airlift training in Europe. Officially established on June 8, 2017 in Zaragoza, ETAC coordinates the European Tactical Airlift Programme (ETAP) with the purpose of strengthening operational capabilities, fostering interoperability between nations and optimizing resources through international cooperation. Photo by Ramon Comet/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. on September 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. on September 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. on September 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. on September 7, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. , on September 7, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. , on September 7, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. , on September 7, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. , on September 7, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. , on September 7, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. , on September 7, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. , on September 7, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. , on September 7, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. , on September 7, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Qatari Humanitarian Aid to Syria - Damascus

Officials from the Qatari and Syrian Red Crescents receive a Qatari airlift of aid to help the Syrian people. , on September 7, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

An injured boy is carried by military personnel to a helicopter for evacuation to a hospital in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The airlift is part of ongoing rescue efforts following a powerful earthquake that killed around 800 people and injured more than 2,500, according to the Taliban government. With many remote areas inaccessible by road, military helicopters are playing a vital role in reaching survivors and transporting the wounded to medical facilities. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flying vehicle test in Ishikawa Pref.

Flying vehicle test in Ishikawa Pref.

A flight test is conducted for a flying vehicle designed to airlift aid supplies to disaster-hit isolated areas on Aug. 15, 2025, in Suzu, an Ishikawa Prefecture city devastated by an earthquake on Jan. 1, 2024.

Flying vehicle test in Ishikawa Pref.

Flying vehicle test in Ishikawa Pref.

A flight test is conducted for a flying vehicle designed to airlift aid supplies to disaster-hit isolated areas on Aug. 15, 2025, in Suzu, an Ishikawa Prefecture city devastated by an earthquake on Jan. 1, 2024.

Flying vehicle test in Ishikawa Pref.

Flying vehicle test in Ishikawa Pref.

A flight test is conducted for a flying vehicle designed to airlift aid supplies to disaster-hit isolated areas on Aug. 15, 2025, in Suzu, an Ishikawa Prefecture city devastated by an earthquake on Jan. 1, 2024.

French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - The Puma is flying over risk areas, ready to airlift troops to the ground. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - The Puma is flying over risk areas, ready to airlift troops to the ground. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

Egypt continues daily airdrops of humanitarian aid to northern Gaza Strip

STORY: Egypt continues daily airdrops of humanitarian aid to northern Gaza Strip SHOOTING TIME: April 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of airdrops of humanitarian and relief supplies(source: Egyptian Armed Forces) STORYLINE: The Egyptian military continued their daily airlift operation to deliver crucial humanitarian aid to Gaza on Saturday. Egyptian military transport planes, in collaboration with other nations, have been dropping much-needed supplies to residents in northern Gaza. This joint effort aims to alleviate the pressing needs of the local population in the midst of a severe humanitarian crisis caused by Israeli military strikes. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

(1)Japan sends plane to airlift supplies to tsunami-hit Indonesia

(1)Japan sends plane to airlift supplies to tsunami-hit Indonesia

NAGOYA, Japan - An Air Self-Defense Force C-130 transport plane take off from the Komaki base near Nagoya on Jan. 6 to airlift aid materials and personnel to the northern part of

(2)Japan sends plane to airlift supplies to tsunami-hit Indonesia

(2)Japan sends plane to airlift supplies to tsunami-hit Indonesia

NAGOYA, Japan - Air Self-Defense Force personnel go on board a C-130 transport plane bound for Utapao air base in Thailand on Jan. 6 to airlift aid materials and personnel to the northern part of Indonesia's tsunami-devastated Sumatra Island. The plane carrying 40 ASDF members, took off from the Komaki base near Nagoya later in the day. The supplies and personnel will be airlifted from Utapao to Indonesia.

Japanese helicopters arrive in flood-hit Pakistan

Japanese helicopters arrive in flood-hit Pakistan

MULTAN, Pakistan - Japanese ground troops unload a helicopter from a Ground Self-Defense Force transport plane in Multan, Pakistan, on Aug. 26, 2010. Two Japanese helicopters arrived in the country to help airlift relief supplies to flood victims.

Aso welcomes back ASDF troops from Iraq mission

Aso welcomes back ASDF troops from Iraq mission

NAGOYA, Japan - Prime Minister Taro Aso delivers a speech during a ceremony at the Air Self-Defense Force's base in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, on Dec. 24 to mark the homecoming of ASDF troops who had been stationed in Kuwait for Japan's airlift mission for Iraq.

Last batch of main ASDF troops return home after ending Iraq mission

Last batch of main ASDF troops return home after ending Iraq mission

KOMAKI, Japan - About 140 Air Self-Defense Force troops returning home from Kuwait, where they have been stationed for Japan's airlift mission for Iraq, salute their colleagues at the ASDF's Komaki base in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 23.

Last batch of main ASDF troops return home after ending Iraq mission

Last batch of main ASDF troops return home after ending Iraq mission

KOMAKI, Japan - The last batch of Air Self-Defense Force troops returning home from Kuwait, where they have been stationed for Japan's airlift mission for Iraq, arrive by a government-chartered aircraft on Dec. 23 at the ASDF's Komaki base in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture.

2 remaining ASDF cargo planes return from Iraq airlift mission

2 remaining ASDF cargo planes return from Iraq airlift mission

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese troops get off an Air Self-Defense Force C-130H cargo plane that was involved in an airlift mission in Iraq at the ASDF's Komaki base in Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 21. The two remaining ASDF C-130H cargo planes involved in the mission returned to Japan the same day with 27 troops aboard.

Japan ends airlift mission in Iraq

Japan ends airlift mission in Iraq

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada (L) talks via a video link with Col. Yasuji Kitamura, who leads the Air Self-Defense Force transport unit in Kuwait, at his ministry on Dec. 12 after issuing an order for the unit to complete its Iraqi airlift mission.

Japan to withdraw air defense troops from Iraq

Japan to withdraw air defense troops from Iraq

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada announces at his ministry on Nov. 28 that the Air Self-Defense Force will end its airlift mission in Iraq and withdraw its personnel by the end of the year.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Zebari speaks in interview

Iraqi Foreign Minister Zebari speaks in interview

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Abu Dhabi Oct. 19. Zebari expressed hope that Japan will increase its investment and economic support for Iraqi reconstruction after ending its airlift mission in the country by the year's end.

Japan shelves dispatching defense force for China quake aid

Japan shelves dispatching defense force for China quake aid

TOKYO, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobutaka Machimura announces May 30 that Japan has shelved a plan for its Air Self-Defense Force to airlift relief supplies for victims of a major earthquake that hit China's Sichuan Province. ''Considering, among others, cautious views emerging in some quarters in China, and after discussions between Japan and China, we have decided to forgo transportation using SDF aircraft,'' Machimura said at a press conference.

Abe meets ASDF troops in Kuwait

Abe meets ASDF troops in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and his wife Akie are welcomed by senior members of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force stationed at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait on May 1. Abe met about 200 members of the ASDF in a show of support for their airlift missions between Iraq and Kuwait. (Pool photo)

Abe meets ASDF troops in Kuwait

Abe meets ASDF troops in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and his wife Akie pose for photos with members of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force stationed at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait on May 1. Abe visited the troops to show his support for their airlift missions between Iraq and Kuwait. (Pool photo)

Japan's defense minister visits CENTCOM, vows support for Iraq

Japan's defense minister visits CENTCOM, vows support for Iraq

TAMPA, United States - Japanese Defense Minister Fumio Kyuma (R) is greeted by Vice Admiral David Nichols on arrival at the U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Florida, on April 29. Kyuma assured the U.S. military that Japan will continue to support reconstruction efforts in Iraq through extending the deployment of Japanese air troops for airlift operations.

Nukaga heads to Kuwait to greet Japanese troops from Iraq

Nukaga heads to Kuwait to greet Japanese troops from Iraq

NARITA, Japan - Defense Agency Director General Fukushiro Nukaga waves to people as he leaves Narita airport for Kuwait on July 15 to greet Japanese ground troops who have pulled out of Iraq and to encourage air service personnel who will expand their airlift mission in Iraq.

Japan to pull ground troops from Iraq, expand airlift aid to Baghdad

Japan to pull ground troops from Iraq, expand airlift aid to Baghdad

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Agency Director General Fukushiro Nukaga speaks at a press conference at his agency on June 19 following a Cabinet decision to pull Japan's ground troops from southern Iraq. He said, ''I am very glad that over the past two-and-a-half years, a total of 5,500 GSDF members were able to carry out safe and sound their mission to help reconstruct Iraq.''

S. Korean cargo plane to airlift relief goods to N. Korea

S. Korean cargo plane to airlift relief goods to N. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - Emergency relief aid for victims of a train explosion in North Korea are loaded onto a Korean Air chartered plane at Inchon International Airport on April 30.

ASDF's C-130 transport plane in training in Kuwait

ASDF's C-130 transport plane in training in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - A C-130 transport plane of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force lands at the Ali Al Salem Air Base in western Kuwait during a training exercise on Feb. 25 before participating in an airlift to Iraq.

ASDF's C-130 transport plane in training in Kuwait

ASDF's C-130 transport plane in training in Kuwait

WESTERN KUWAIT, Kuwait - A C-130 transport plane of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) leaves the Ali Al Salem Air Base in western Kuwait for training on Feb. 9 before participating in an airlift to Iraq.

Rescuers airlift students stuck on peak

Rescuers airlift students stuck on peak

MATSUOKA, Japan - One of 14 Kwansei Gakuin University students who were stranded since Feb. 7 on a mountain between Fukui and Ishikawa prefectures is taken to Fukui University Hospital after a helicopter rescue Feb. 9.

ASDF planes leave Okinawa for Pakistan

ASDF planes leave Okinawa for Pakistan

NAHA, Japan - Members of Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) board an Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) transport plane at Naha air base in Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 7 before leaving for Pakistan to airlift relief supplies to refugees from Afghanistan. Six C-130H transport planes stopped over at the base for refueling after departing the Komaki air base in Aichi Prefecture the previous day.