Japan Selects F-35

Posted 20 December 2011
Photo by Paul Weatherman

The Japan Ministry of Defense announced its selection on 19 December 2011 of the F-35A Lightning II as the Japan Air Self Defense Force’s next-generation fighter aircraft, following the F-X competitive bid process. The initial contract will be for four aircraft in Japan Fiscal Year 2012, which begins 1 April 2012.

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