On 22 October 2023, the JASDF conducted its first-ever trilateral exercise with the South Korean and United States air forces near the Korean Peninsula. [ 19 ] The JASDF's Mitsubishi F-2 …

In August 2018, Lockheed Martin proposed an F-22 derivative to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) for its 5th/6th generation F-X program. The design, which was later also …

As of 2019 the Japan Air Self-Defense Force has 12 fighter squadrons. Seven of these fly the Mitsubishi F-15J, three fly the Mitsubishi F-2. As of 2023 the F4 phantom is out of service. In …

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) protects Japan's airspace, responds to disasters, and conducts international peace cooperation activities.

Jan 2, 2023 · Japan flies the F-35 stealth fighter for a very specific reason: it wanted the F-22 Raptor and America would not sell it to Tokyo.

Dec 23, 2024 · The Japan Air Self-Defense Force dispatched 13 F-15J fighter jets, a few of which were seen accompanying the USAF B-52 bomber in the photo released by the Japan Joint …

Apr 9, 2021 · Hawaii-based F-22s continue DFE operations. Staff Sgt. Josh Lawson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, from the 199th …

The JASDF has contacted both Lockheed Martin and the Air Force about buying the F-22 as a possible candidate for the new F-X requirement. Other options include later model Boeing F …

In Japan, there is no "air police force" corresponding to the police on land and the Japan Coast Guard at sea. Therefore, the JASDF is the only organization with responsibility for the peace …

Apr 5, 2013 · Airman 1st Class William Hupp takes us to Kadena and shows us how Japan's Air Self Defense Force is participating in training with F-22's of the 94th Expeditionary Fighter …