Will Japan Buy The F-22?

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An F-22 Raptor makes a low pass here at Edwards AFB in California on October 24, 2003. The Air Force's new air superiority fighter is expected to dominate the future air combat arena by integrating advanced avionics, stealth and supercruise. (UPI/Brooke Davis/AFIE)

Japan Prefers F-22 Fighter Over F-35 -- UPI

TOKYO, June 9 (UPI) -- Japan prefers to buy the F-22 stealth fighter, and not the F-35, from the United States, Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said Tuesday.

"We are still seeking the possibility of acquiring the F-22, but if that does not work out, we will have to consider not just the F-35 but others as options," Hamada said, Kyodo News reported. "As of today, we still want to seek the F-22."

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Japan still hopes for F-22 fighter despite U.S. recommendation of F-35 -- Japan Today
"We are still seeking the possibility of acquiring the F-22, but if that does not work out, we will have to consider not just the F-35 but others as options," Hamada said, Kyodo News reported. "As of today, we still want to seek the F-22."

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More News On F-22 Export Sales

Japan still hopes for F-22 fighter despite U.S. recommendation of F-35 -- Japan Today
Japan insists on F-22s -- Avio News
Japan sets its heart on F-22s, despite proposed end to production -- Jane's
F-22 for Japan -- Defpro
Japan interested in F-22 stealth fighter -- Khabrein.info
Air Force doubts viability of F-22 foreign sales -- Smart Brief

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