On April 1, F-35A of the JASDF held tactical training with F-22, F-16 and KC-135 of the USAF in the western airspace of Misawa, in light of enhancing the alliance capabilities to deter and respond. The JSDF improves tactical skills and interoperability with U.S. forces.
Japan and the U.S. concurred on conducting high-end training to bolster the alliance capabilities to deter and respond. This training, joined by the 5th generation fighter jets and the aerial tanker, embodies the above. The JSDF will continue such bilateral exercises.
