Japan plans to order six F-35s, select E-2C replacement in next fiscal year

Tokyo plans to allocate funds for six F-35 stealth fighter in next fiscal year’s budget.

The Ministry of Defense will also seek funding of 58.8 billion yen for a successor to the E-2C.

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