Coordination of the next fighter to succeed F2 "Contract only with one company in charge of the aircraft" Ministry of Defense July 29, 5:55
Regarding the development of the next generation fighter that will succeed the Air Self-Defense Force's F2 fighter, the Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with only one company in charge of the aircraft, including the development of radar etc., which is carried out by other companies. We are adjusting in the direction of generalization.
Since the Air Self-Defense Force's F2 fighter plane will be retired from around 2035, the Ministry of Defense decided to develop a next-generation fighter plane with high stealth as a successor led by Japan, and started mass production in 2031. It is a policy to do.
During the development of the F2 fighter, the Ministry of Defense contracted for each element such as the aircraft, engine, and radar, but this time, only one company in charge of the aircraft has a contract with another company. We are making adjustments in the direction of overall control, including the development of the elements of.
An official from the Ministry of Defense explains, "By clarifying the responsibility, we can steadily proceed with the development."
The Ministry of Defense is looking for a company in charge of the aircraft in the near future and would like to conclude a contract within the year.