Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Contracted To Develop F-X Fighter

F-X fighter
The defense ministry has published this concept of the F-X.
Credit: Japanese Defense Ministry
Japan has contracted with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to commence development of the F-X fighter, making the company responsible for the complete aircraft, including propulsion. BAE Systems, Boeing and Lockheed Martin have formally expressed interest in supporting MHI. IHI Corp. is likely to...

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