Pentagon unveils $10B plan to upgrade U.S. tactical aircraft in Japan, replacing F-15C/Ds with F-15EXs and upgrading F-35As presence.
The Pentagon unveiled a plan to upgrade U.S. tactical aircraft in Japan, investing over $10 billion to enhance the U.S.-Japan alliance, bolster regional deterrence, and strengthen peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. Air Force will replace 48 F-15C/D aircraft at Kadena Air Base with 36 F-15EXs, and will upgrade its presence at Misawa Air Base with 48 F-35A aircraft. The plan will be implemented over several years.
July 03, 2024
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