U.S. Backs Japan’s Joint Fighter Efforts With Italy And UK

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LONDON—Washington has given its blessing to Japan’s decision to partner with Italy and the UK on development of a new fighter aircraft. Having partnered with the U.S. in the development of the F-16-derived Mitsubishi F-2, Japan is breaking with tradition and merging its F-X project with the UK and...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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