The JS Kaga’s flight deck was modified to operate the F-35B and be used as a ‘Lightning Carrier’. The tests off the southern coast of California also pave the way for an increased interoperability between Japan and the U.S., strengthening the deterrence and response capabilities of the alliance. Trials of the F-35B on the JMSDF […]
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