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Japan sends fighter jets to Philippines for 1st time in air force exchange

Visit marks Manila's latest move to strengthen defense ties with Tokyo and Washington

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Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter jets landed in Clark Air Base on Tuesday. (Photo by Yuichi Shiga)

YUICHI SHIGA, Nikkei staff writer
December 7, 2022 02:33 JST

MABALACAT, Philippines -- Japanese fighter jets arrived in the Philippines for the first time on Tuesday as the two sides deepen defense cooperation.

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