According to a picture published on the Twitter account of “tokyoincident” on June 27, 2020, the Izumo-class helicopter carriers in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is in the latest phase to become an aircraft carrier after modification allowing the ship to operate STOVL (Short TakeOff/Vertical Landing) F-35B stealth fighter aircraft. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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Japanese Navy JS Izumo DDH 183 undergoing modification to become aircraft carrier class ship, at the Japan Marine United shipyard in Yokohama. (Picture source Twitter account tokyoincident) |