ASDF next fighter Plan to start mass production in FY 2031 Accelerate coordination with US and UK 9:09 on July 8
The Ministry of Defense plans to start mass production of the next fighter, which will be the successor to the Air Self-Defense Force's F2 fighter, in the year 2031, from the United States and the United States, which is developing a new fighter as well as Japan. , How to get the cooperation, we will accelerate the coordination.
As the Air Self-Defense Force's F2 fighter plane retires from around 2035, the government decides to develop a next-generation fighter plane with a high degree of stealth, which will be the successor to Japan, with a view to international cooperation. ..
The Ministry of Defense is considering a plan to start manufacturing prototypes in 2024 and mass production in 2031, and within this month, it will show the policy of the domestic development system and develop the aircraft within this year. I would like to select the company in charge.
On the other hand, regarding international cooperation, we would like to decide on a basic framework within the year, and we are proceeding with discussions with the United States and the United Kingdom, including companies from each country.
While the United States is an ally, it will be easier to secure mutual cooperation capabilities, while the United Kingdom is developing a new fighter on the same schedule as Japan, and the Ministry of Defense will cooperate in both ways. Or, we are going to accelerate the adjustment.