The Nikkei reported that Japan is rolling out a series of upgrades to its F-15J fleet and one key requirement is to have the fighter double its missile load to 16 air-to-air missiles.
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Graphic: Boeing
Boeing this year unveiled its 2040C concept that will allow the air superiority version of the F-15 to do that.
Besides upgrading the armament, Tokyo wants to fix the jets to expand its lifespan.