F-2 multirole fighter

JASDF F-2 fighter lost canopy inflight during scramble in October because its pilot forgot to lock it before take-off

JASDF F-2 fighter lost canopy inflight during scramble in October because its pilot forgot to lock it before take-off

A JASDF F-2 fighter jet that scrambled from Tsuiki Airbase on Oct. 10, 2021 lost its canopy inflight while the… Read More

2 years ago

JASDF F-2 fighter pilot makes emergency landing after losing canopy inflight during scramble

There were no reports of any injuries or property damage after a JASDF F-2 fighter jet lost its cockpit canopy… Read More

2 years ago

Japan would like to export F-X fighter to offset development costs

The cost of each fighter is expected to exceed $185 million and it is hoped that by selling the fighter… Read More

3 years ago

‘JASDF’s next fighter to carry more missiles than F-35,’ Japan’s defense minister says

Japan’s defense minister Taro Kono told reporters on Mar. 27, 2020 that his ministry will decide on the development of… Read More

3 years ago

JASDF, ROKAF, USMC AND USAF AIRCRAFT CONDUCT IMPRESSIVE SHOW OF FORCE IN RESPONSE TO NORTH KOREA MISSILE LAUNCH

Two USAF B-1B Lancer bombers; four USMC F-35B Lightning II fifth-generation advanced fighters; four ROKAF F-15K fighters; and four JASDF… Read More

6 years ago

Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons have arrived in Japan for Exercise Guardian North 16

Ex. Guardian North 16 not only represents the first deployment in Japan for RAF Eurofighters but also marks the first… Read More

7 years ago