New F-15EX and F-35 Fighter Jets Headed to Bases Across Japan in Major Regional Defense Upgrade
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New F-15EX and F-35 Fighter Jets Headed to Bases Across Japan in Major Regional Defense Upgrade
Fleets of new and updated fighter jets will be placed at U.S. military bases in Japan, a notable defense development and financial investment in the Pacific as tensions continue to rise with China.
Jul 8, 2024
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Planes
Japan's Air Self-Defense Force orders additional Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg for its F-35A fleet, marking the fifth follow-on contract worth over NOK 800 million. ​ The stealthy air-to-surface munitions, designed for internal F-35 carriage to preserve low observability, enhance precision strikes against maritime and land targets up to 280 km away. This bolsters ASuW and deep-strike capabilities against threats like China's carrier groups, aligning F-35As with allied munitions for
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Japan's Air Self-Defense Force orders additional Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg for its F-35A fleet, marking the fifth follow-on contract worth over NOK 800 million. ​ The stealthy air-to-surface munitions, designed for internal F-35 carriage to preserve low observability, enhance precision strikes against maritime and land targets up to 280 km away. This bolsters ASuW and deep-strike capabilities against threats like China's carrier groups, aligning F-35As with allied munitions for
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