According to a tweet published by the Japan Ministry of Defense on October 5, 2021, JMSDF conducted verification of takeoff and landing of F-35B on JS Izumo with the assistance of the U.S. MOD will continue to strengthen Japan-U.S. Alliance.
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| F-35B aircraft on the Izumo-class aircraft carrier JS Izumo (Picture source: Japan Ministry of Defense) |