Aircraft
Japan To Ponder F-35B Buy; Korea’s First F-35A Takes Flight
Japan's ruling party is putting together a plan for greater national security that could include the acquisition of the STOVL version of the F-35
 The first F-35A CTOL Joint Strike Fighter for the JASDF taxis in after its delivery flight to Misawa air base on January 26. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)
The first F-35A CTOL Joint Strike Fighter for the JASDF taxis in after its delivery flight to Misawa air base on January 26. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has presented a proposal at an internal national security panel that seeks to enhance the nation’s defenses in light of the growing tension in the region created by North Korea’s missile program and China’s expanding maritime presence. The purchase of F-35Bs, and a new multi-purpose aircraft carrier/hospital ship, are included. The plan is expected to be presented to parliament in late May.


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