Japan’s decision to build its own “Godzilla” fighter grew out of a simple refusal to stay dependent on someone else’s airpower. When Washington shut the door on an F-22 export deal, Tokyo responded ...
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Japan set out to build its own fighter jet. America forced it to copy the F-16, then refused to hand over the code to fly it
In the 1980s, Japan set out to build its own modern fighter jet, a symbol of its high-tech rise. Washington pressured Tokyo ...
SINGAPORE — Fighter manufacturers are anxiously awaiting Japan’s request for proposals (RFP) for its F-X fighter program, with indications the release faces further delay. Previously anticipated by ...
A Japanese F-15J touches down at Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay, Sep. 16, 2025. The JASDF’s defense exchange in Canada was part of the mission Atlantic Eagles. Credit: Japan Air Self-Defense Force ...
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