Aircraft
Japan’s ‘Super Interceptor’ Takes a Step Forward
After the 2019 announcement of Japan’s decision to upgrade half of its Eagles, the program has advanced with the signing of the first agreement.
An impression of the Japan Super Interceptor depicts an aircraft armed with eight AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles and a single long-range standoff air-to-surface weapon. (Photo: Boeing)
An impression of the Japan Super Interceptor depicts an aircraft armed with eight AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles and a single long-range standoff air-to-surface weapon. (Photo: Boeing)

Boeing has signed a direct commercial sale (DCS) agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to support the upgrade program intended for the F-15J Eagle fleet, the U.S. company announced on July 28. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) intends to modify up to 98 of its current F-15J fleet to a "Japan Super Interceptor" (JSI) standard, with work set to start in 2022.


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