Japan Prepares Its Air Force For Elevated Threats

Mitsubishi F-15J

The brightly painted Mitsubishi F-15Js of Japan’s aggressor squadron simulate hostile aircraft.

Credit: Chen Chuanren/AW&ST
Japan has shifted its defense modernization efforts from cruise control into overdrive in recent years, reflecting a sense of urgency as threats mount. But more might be necessary to keep pace with regional developments. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF) modernization has progressed at a...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for the Aviation Week Network’s (AWN) Air Transport World (ATW) and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for AWN, joining the team in 2017.

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