In an interview with Reuters, Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki, chief of the Japanese Self-Defence Forces’ Joint Staff, said the F-35 is the best fighter for Japan.
“When I was the head of the air force, I spearheaded the decision (to procure F-35s). Or, rather, we drew up a plan, which was then approved by defense minister,” said Iwasaki.
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