The Ministry of Defense of Japan announced that the new generation of fighter jets will be jointly developed by three countries including Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy, and it is hoped that they will enter service in 2035.

(The picture is taken from the official website of the Ministry of Defense of Japan)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The Ministry of Defense of Japan stated that the F-2 fighter jets currently used by the Air Self-Defense Force are expected to retire in 2035, and the new generation of fighter jets will be jointly developed by Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy. service.

According to "NHK" report, the Ministry of Defense pointed out that the joint research and development will bring together the technologies of Japan, Britain and Italy, and can reduce development expenditure by sharing costs.

The airframe will be jointly developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan, BAE Systems of the United Kingdom, and Leonardo of Italy, while IHI of Japan will participate in the development of the engine.

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