Regarding the deployment of the state-of-the-art stealth fighter "F35B," Minister of Defense Kishi has indicated that the Air Self-Defense Force Nittahara Base in Miyazaki Prefecture is a promising candidate site, although no policy has been decided at this time.
The state-of-the-art American-made stealth fighter "F35B" is a fighter that can take off on a short runway and land vertically. I'm going to operate it with.
After the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Defense Kishi told reporters about the destination of the "F35B", "We are considering focusing on the existing Air Self-Defense Force base where fighter units are deployed, and the Nittahara base in Miyazaki Prefecture is also influential. There is no doubt that it is a good candidate site. "
On the other hand, Minister Kishi said, "It has not been decided at this time," and continued to consider the deployment destination, taking into account the introduction status of the aircraft in the future.