Trump Announces Japan’s Purchase of 105 New F-35 Fighter Jet

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Japan plans to buy almost 105 new F-35 Lightning ll stealth fighter jets.

The Japanese government first placed an order for 42 F-35 As in December 2011. Still, by the time December 2018 rolled around, the existing order was updated. At the time it was reported that Tokyo would be adding 63 F-35 As and 42 F-35B variants to its order, in addition to the already placed request for 42 F-35 As.