Japan planning to buy 105 F-35 stealth warplanes\, says Trump in Tokyo

Japan planning to buy 105 F-35 stealth warplanes,says Trump in Tokyo

US President Donald Trump is on a state visit to Japan.

AFP | PTI  |  Tokyo 

F-35 fighter jet file photo
F-35 fighter jet file photo

Japan plans to buy 105 US-made stealth warplanes, US President Donald Trump said on Monday, giving it the largest F35 fleet of any US ally, according to the American leader.

Trump, in Tokyo for a state visit, said Japan "has just announced its intent to purchase 105 brand new F35 stealth aircraft... This purchase would give Japan the largest F35 fleet of any US ally."
First Published: Mon, May 27 2019. 12:40 IST