Japan has aircraft carriers for the first time since the end of World War II!
Since the end of World War II, Japan has once again resumed the use of carrier-based aircraft, with plans to purchase 42 fifth-generation F-35B Lightning II fighter jets. The first three have already arrived in Japan from the U.S. Navy's Pearl Harbor base, which was attacked by the Japanese air force in December 1941, leading to the United States entering World War II - a ironic twist.
The F-35B fighter jets will be carried by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's DDH-183 Izumo and DDH-184 Kaga amphibious assault ships, which have effectively been transformed into light aircraft carriers. This marks an important step for Japan in enhancing its military capabilities amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Japanese government emphasized that the new fighter jets will be used solely for defensive purposes, including the defense of territorial waters and airspace. However, the resumption of carrier aviation will significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, enabling it to conduct operations far from its borders.
Original source: www.toutiao.com/article/1840106617447436/
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