Japan's plans to develop a next-generation fighter jet with Britain and Italy have taken a step forward, as the Global Combat Air Program awarded its first joint international contract.
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Trilateral fighter project takes significant step with first joint contract award
The deal, which is months behind schedule and runs only until June 30, is seen as a stopgap measure for the project, as Britain sorts out its finances.
The Japan TimesAt Top Speed, This Is How Fighter Jets Like The F-35 Perform
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First U.S. F-35A stealth fighters arrive at Misawa base in Aomori Prefecture
Japan's Air Self-Defense Force also plans to deploy a total of 42 F-35As at the base, with 39 currently in operation.
The Japan Times5 Structural Advantages Of The A-10 Warthog For Close Air Support Missions
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