Japan Starts F-35B Training Flights
The Japan Air-Self Defense Force (JASDF) has begun training operations with the F-35B Lightning II at Nyutabaru Air Base.
The training started on November 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Tokyo's move towards a more modern Self-Defense Force.
The first phase of training focuses on core STOVL (Short Take Off and Vertical Landing) operations, including:
- Short-takeoffs
- Touch-and-goes
- Slow-landings
- Vertical landings
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Author's summary: Japan starts F-35B training flights at Nyutabaru Air Base.