Despite Obstacles, Joining UK Tempest May Work For Japan

Credit: Future Fighter concept: Bradley Perrett/AWST
TOKYO—Participation in Britain’s Tempest program may be a feasible path to developing Japan’s Future Fighter—despite Tokyo’s intention to lead development of its own aircraft and despite the country’s interest in an unusually large fighter. The Tempest project—which includes the Royal Air Force, BAE...
Bradley Perrett

Bradley Perrett covered China, Japan, South Korea and Australia. He is a Mandarin-speaking Australian.

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