Japan has launched 16 F-2 fighters armed with a total of 64 anti-ship missiles in response to the increased activity of the Chinese navy in the region.
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Japanese fighter jets arrive in the UK for historic NATO cooperation mission
Two F-15J fighters of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force landed at RAF Coningsby in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2025, marking the first time Japanese combat aircraft have arrived in Europe.
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