TOKYO -- Japan will lead the design of the airframe of a next-generation fighter jet being developed with the U.K. and Italy, contributing know-how in composite materials to help improve stealth performance.
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Japan to handle stealth tech for fighter developed with U.K. and Italy
Partners envision 2035 deployment of the next-generation aircraft
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, center, toured a BAE Systems plant in central England this week. © Kyodo
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