Japan OKs Extra F-35 Buy in Fighter Re-equipment Plans
Japan's latest defense plan has been published and, as expected, it approves a major purchase of extra F-35s, including STOVL aircraft
The first four JASDF F-35As were built and assembled at Fort Worth, and the first aircraft were delivered to Luke AFB for training. Under the new plan, Japan aims to have 105 F-35A conventional take-off/landing aircraft and 42 STOVL F-35Bs. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)
The first four JASDF F-35As were built and assembled at Fort Worth, and the first aircraft were delivered to Luke AFB for training. Under the new plan, Japan aims to have 105 F-35A conventional take-off/landing aircraft and 42 STOVL F-35Bs. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)