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Japan Will Get F-35Bs on a Flattop With US Cooperation. Will South Korea Follow?

Japan Will Get F-35Bs on a Flattop With US Cooperation. Will South Korea Follow?

By Robert Farley
It remains to be seen whether South Korea will benefit from the same kind of cooperation.

Japan Officially Selects F-35B for Its STOVL Fighter

Japan Officially Selects F-35B for Its STOVL Fighter

By Ankit Panda
The aircraft will eventually see action off refitted Izumo-class light carriers.
Japan's Biggest Warship Offers Clue to Military Ambitions

Japan's Biggest Warship Offers Clue to Military Ambitions

By Emily Wang
Japan is preparing to reconfigure the Izumo to accommodate U.S. stealth fighters, including F-35Bs.

USS Ronald Reagan, JS Izumo Conduct Bilateral Exercises in South China Sea

USS Ronald Reagan, JS Izumo Conduct Bilateral Exercises in South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the second time this month, the two flattops conducted naval drills in the contested waters.

Vietnam, Japan Conduct Naval Exercise

Vietnam, Japan Conduct Naval Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Vietnamese People’s Navy and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force held a joint naval exercise earlier this week.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Japan’s Largest Flattop Visits Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Port

Japan’s Largest Flattop Visits Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Port

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first-of-class JS Izumo made a port call in Vietnam this month, as part of its annual Indo-Pacific deployment.

US, Japan Aircraft Carriers Conduct Naval Exercise in South China Sea

US, Japan Aircraft Carriers Conduct Naval Exercise in South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. and Japanese carriers jointly participated in a number of naval drills to enhance interoperability between the two navies.
Japan’s Izumo-Class Carrier to Visit Vietnam This Month

Japan’s Izumo-Class Carrier to Visit Vietnam This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
As part of its Indo-Pacific deployment this year, the JS Izumo is slated to make a port call in Vietnam.

Alessio Patalano on Japan’s Growing Naval Power

Alessio Patalano on Japan’s Growing Naval Power

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Aircraft carriers and F-35B stealth fighters: Japan is incrementally building up its offensive maritime capabilities.

Trump Tours Japan’s Izumo-Class Carrier Hailing its Future F-35B Capability

Trump Tours Japan’s Izumo-Class Carrier Hailing its Future F-35B Capability

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. president boarded the flattop along with the Japanese prime minister on May 28 wrapping up his Japan trip.

Japanese Flattop and Destroyer Conduct Joint Naval Drill With Indian Stealth Frigate

Japanese Flattop and Destroyer Conduct Joint Naval Drill With Indian Stealth Frigate

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force conducted a joint exercise in the Andaman Sea last week.
Trump to Inspect Japan’s Izumo-Class Aircraft Carrier in May

Trump to Inspect Japan’s Izumo-Class Aircraft Carrier in May

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. president will likely board the Japanese flattop during a state visit to Japan in late May.

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