Japan Pushes for ATD-X, Accelerated F-15 Upgrades

Credit: JAPANESE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE
Japan’s ATD-X stealth demonstrator project will step up a gear next year, according to the Defense Ministry’s budget request, which also seeks accelerated upgrades of F-15J fighters. A laser close-in defense weapon is also proposed for development, although its specific application is unclear. Both...

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