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Japan: Abe announces defense investment plan
New F-35 and two defense aircraft carriers from China and Russia
![War flag of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force](https://www.avionews.it/resources/big/030925f7b0e937ce69ab313ef580a682.jpg.webp)
As it was widely expected, Japan will increase its military spending decisively over the next few years, so that it will be able to equip itself with new fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft, long-range missiles and other armaments that will guarantee defense and Tokyo's national interests. This was stated by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a press conference this morning, in which he stressed...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency