# F-35A

Japan Takes Delivery of Tomahawks and JSMs, Signalling a New Phase in Its Strike Capability

Japan has taken delivery of US Tomahawk cruise missiles and Norway’s JSM for its F-35As, a notable expansion of its long-range strike options. The move drew criticism from PLA-affiliated Chinese media and highlights Tokyo’s ongoing shift toward counterstrike capabilities amid rising regional tensions.

iMil2026年3月17日 03:59

#Japan#Tomahawk#JSM

A stunning upside down flight of an F-16 at Huntington Beach's Pacific Airshow in California.

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Singapore Airshow Preview Puts COMAC’s C919 and Allied Fighters on a Regional Stage

A media preview for the tenth Singapore Airshow on February 1 showcased both combat aircraft — including an Australian F-35A, Singapore Apaches and a Malaysian Su-30MKM — and China’s COMAC C919 airliner. The event highlights the show’s dual role as a venue for defence signalling and commercial aerospace diplomacy ahead of the main exhibition from February 3–8.

SoMi2026年2月1日 21:29

#Singapore Airshow#COMAC C919#F-35A

A sleek F-35A military jet flying against a clear blue sky in Nevada.

World

U.S. Gears Misawa Base to Host 48 F-35A Stealth Fighters, Signalling a Pacific Posture Shift

The Pentagon is preparing Misawa Air Base in Japan to host 48 F-35A stealth fighters to replace 36 F-16s, part of a 2024 modernization plan. The upgrade strengthens U.S.-Japan deterrence, requires significant base infrastructure and will reverberate across regional strategic dynamics.

iMil2026年1月28日 00:50

#F-35A#Misawa Air Base#US-Japan alliance