Japan's Defense Ministry is considering the introduction of F35 stealth jets as the Air Self-Defense Force's next mainstay fighter aircraft.
The move is based on the government's new defense program guidelines, approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday.The guidelines call for maintaining superior air-combat capability, possibly to defend remote islands in southwestern Japan, as China moves to increase its maritime presence in the area.
Separately, Japan has already decided to introduce 42 F35s to replace the country's retiring F4 fighters.
Source: NHK
Separately, Japan has already decided to introduce 42 F35s to replace the country's retiring F4 fighters.
Source: NHK
