Japan invites foreign expertise for homegrown stealth fighter

Tokyo seeks development know-how from experienced US and UK contractors

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Japan's Defense Ministry seeks to tap the expertise of contractors with experience in developing stealth fighters like the F-35B shown here. © Reuters

DAISHI ABE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan has begun recruiting foreign companies willing to provide know-how for developing the country's next-generation fighter jet, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

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