48 Brand New F-35A Stealth Fighters Will Soon Be Based in China’s Backyard

48 Brand New F-35A Stealth Fighters Will Soon Be Based in China’s Backyard

Summary and Key Points: U.S. airpower in Japan is set for a major upgrade as Misawa Air Base prepares to host 48 F-35A stealth fighters, replacing 36 F-16s under a broader modernization plan announced in 2024. -With Misawa already home to two Japanese F-35A units, basing U.S. Lightnings there strengthens interoperability and accelerates day-to-day readiness. […] The post 48 Brand New F-35A Stealth Fighters Will Soon Be Based in China’s Backyard …