Defense Ministry Wants Japan’s Next Fighter Flying In 2028

Japan's F-X fighter concept
The latest F-X concept design from the ministry.
Credit: Japanese Ministry of Defense
The Japanese defense ministry proposes to fly the first prototype of the country’s next fighter in 2028 and begin deliveries to the air force seven years later. More immediately, the government and industry must soon decide on the contracting arrangements for the program. Since a plan presented to...

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