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Japan orders first F-35 aircraft batch

Tokyo, Japan - A vote of confidence from Tokyo

Tokyo has agreed to order a first batch of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft despite recent concerns about deliveries and costs. A first batch of four aircraft has been ordered by Japan which has confirmed the agreement for a total of 42 Joint Strike Fighters to replace its aging fleet of F-4J Kai Phantoms. "Lockheed Martin is honored that Japan's ministry of Defense and the United States Government...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1142952
Rome, Italy, 07/04/2012 15:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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