F-15J giapponesi per fare raro dispiegamento europeo nel Regno Unito
di Massimo25ore
F-15J giapponesi per fare raro dispiegamento europeo nel Regno Unito
di Massimo25ore
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Rumors of a Japanese fighter deployment to Britain were confirmed on Aug. 29, 2025, when UK Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed in his speech at the Pacific Future Forum, Tokyo, that JASDF F-15Js would arrive in the UK in the coming weeks.
Speaking on board aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (R09), hosting the Pacific Future Forum summit while alongside in Tokyo, Healey remarked that Japan is “the UK’s closest security ally in Asia”, and noted that the military partnership between the two nations would be strengthened even further in the near future.
The Secretary of State for Defence referred to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – a joint project between the UK, Italy, and Japan – as an example of the partnership, alongside the recent fielding of F-35Bs aboard the Japanese ship Kaga (DDH-184), the first time in history that British jets have flown from a Japanese deck.
In addition, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba – a noted enthusiast of military equipment – visited HMS Prince of Wales while docked in Yokosuka several days ago.
that combination of grey and Japanese roundel makes everything looks so badass.
Japanese Fighters are a huge Royal Navy bogeyman. It’s one of those interesting corners of history that one side keeps quiet about, and the other just has absolutely no pop history support.
There has been a growing number of studies on military cooperation between Japan and Europe. This is a very positive development, especially considering it was neglected for decades.
After seeing the losses Japan has faced by relying solely on the US, I believe the country should actively pursue military partnerships with more European and Western democracies.
They want to fly the Mach Loop too
Japanese planes in the UK? I didn’t have this on my bingo card.