the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, which already operates the F-35A, will operate the F-35Bs. Japan’s F-35 program is for 105 F-35As and 42 F-35Bs. Eight F-35Bs will be operational in FY2025 ...

As such, Kadena is now one of the most diverse bases in the USAF where many different fighter types, like the F-15, F-16, F-22, and F-35 ... the JASDF (Japan Air Self Defense Force) also operates ...

A US F-35 stealth fighter ... Navy on its carriers into Japan's self-defense forces. The test operation occurred Sunday, with ...

Focusing its budgets and staffing on the F-35 ... The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is also a significant user of the airbase, serving as the headquarters for Fleet Air Wing 31.

Based on a recent document from Japan’s Ministry of Defense, the Self-Defense Forces have outlined their plans to deploy a second squadron of F-35B stealth fighters by 2030. These aircraft were ...

Japan’s defense spending ... will further fortify the military with F-35 stealth combat jets and other American weapons as Japanese Self-Defense Forces increasingly work with allies and take ...

The annual training is conducted by United States Air Force, the Japan Self-Defense Force ... drones and the planning of a combined air defense framework for 2027 and beyond. Japan’s growing fleet of ...

Huge blast at key airbase for Russian nuclear bombers after Ukrainian drone strike - Attack comes as Zelensky briefs EU ...

Some are even considering alternatives to the F-35, the most expensive defence programme in history ... while many of their air forces are already operating the aircraft.” At the heart of growing ...

With capabilities and size seemingly surpassing China’s Renhai-class (Type 055) 180-meter cruiser, the ASEV is set to become a symbol of pride for the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF ... de ...

The head of capability for the Royal Australian Air Force says ... Pentagon’s F-35 Joint Procurement Office (JPO) issued just before the start of Avalon on 18 March. Several defence officials ...