Pentagon Welcomes Japan’s F-35 Stealth Fighter Purchase (U.S. DoD)

By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2011 ? A defense spokesman today welcomed the Japanese defense minister’s announcement that his nation has selected the F-35 joint strike fighter for its air force.

Navy Capt. John Kirby, a Pentagon spokesman, told reporters Japan’s purchase of 42 of the stealth aircraft will be “a critical component of strengthening our partnership in the alliance, and working to improve security in the

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