Incident involving HMS Prince of Wales fighter comes days after landmark joint drills on Japanese carrier and delivery of first F-35Bs to Japan Air Self-Defense Force
6th-generation fighter was the subject of conversation with Japanese Prime Minister. Asian country is a partner in the GCAP program, with the United Kingdom and Italy
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) will replace part of its CH-4 J/A aircraft fleet. The new helicopters will be produced in partnership with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI)
Division in the project should foresee 40% participation for the two countries, with Italy responsible for 20% of the investment, according to the agency