Will Japan Second-Guess The P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft?
Japan plans to buy 19 Kawasaki Heavy Industries P-1 maritime patrol aircraft in 2023-27.
Credit: Japanese Defense Ministry
The Kawasaki Heavy Industries P-1, one of the only two jet-powered maritime patrol aircraft in production globally, faces an uncertain future after the publication of Japan’s Defense Buildup Program in December. Extraordinary cost growth appears to be a factor that is putting Kawasaki Heavy...
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