Japan buying 20 P-1s and 6 F-35As

Japan’s Defense Ministry has requested to buy 20 Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft.

The ministry also wants to buy six F-35As in its latest budget request.

The shopping list also includes two 777-300ERs to replace existing 747-400 VIP jets.

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