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Latest JS Izumo Stories
Japan’s Converted F-35B Carrier Leaves Dock Sporting New Bow
By Oliver Parken / Updated Apr 21, 2023
F-35B Stealth Fighters Operate From A Japanese Aircraft Carrier For The First Time
By Thomas Newdick / Updated Oct 5, 2021
Japanese F-35As Train With USS America As Tokyo Looks Toward Its Aircraft Carrier Future
By Thomas Newdick / Updated Oct 23, 2020
Approval Of Mega F-35 Sale For Japan Is A Huge Step Towards Its Aircraft Carrier Ambitions
By Jamie Hunter / Updated Jul 10, 2020
No, Japan Isn’t Going To Install Catapults And Angled Decks On Its Izumo Class Carriers
By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Dec 3, 2019
Japan’s New Super-Sized Destroyer Will Help Defend Against Ballistic Missiles And More
By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Jul 30, 2018
Officials Admit Japan’s ‘Helicopter Destroyers’ Were Also Designed For Jets
By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Feb 27, 2018
Japan And South Korea Eye F-35B For Their Helicopter Carriers
By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Dec 27, 2017
Japan’s Biggest Helicopter Carrier To Provide Escort For US Supply Ship
By Tyler Rogoway / Updated May 1, 2017
Japan to Sail Carrier Into South China Sea In Massive Show of Force
By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Mar 13, 2017