JMSDF releases first images of JS Izumo's new rectangular flight deck as second-phase modifications progress, advancing its conversion into an F-35B "Lightning Carrier." The Japan Maritime ...

The Japanese aircraft carrier—in function, if not in name—will soon be ready to carry F-35B Lightning II fighter jets.

The JMSDF Izumo-class helicopter carrier JS Izumo has appeared in public view with a dramatically redesigned bow.

The second Izumo-class ship leaves dry dock with a redesigned bow, advancing Japan’s plan to adapt its helicopter carriers ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's first three F-35B stealth fighter jets arrived Thursday at an air base in the south of the country, its latest move to fortify defenses as tensions in the region grow. The new ...

While training with the F-35s is being carried out on land, the aircraft will eventually be transferred to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF’s) two Izumo-class destroyers. The Japanese ...

Aug. 7 (UPI) --The Japanese Air Self Defense Force on Thursday deployed its first three F-35B stealth fighters in southwestern Japan. The three stealth fighters were piloted by U.S. personnel as they ...