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Japan has quietly transformed itself into the world’s second-largest operator of the F-35 Lightning II, marking a historic shift in Asia’s military balance. Once constrained by a strictly defensive posture after World War II, Japan is now rapidly expanding its air power to confront the most severe security environment it has faced since 1945.

With 147 F-35 fighters—including both land-based F-35As and carrier-capable F-35Bs—Japan has surged ahead of regional competitors, including South Korea. This powerful fleet allows Japan to defend its airspace, project force from the sea, and operate seamlessly with U.S. forces through deep interoperability. The conversion of Izumo-class ships into light aircraft carriers further amplifies Japan’s reach across the Indo-Pacific.

Rising pressure from China’s military modernization, North Korea’s missile threats, and Russia’s regional activity has pushed Tokyo to rethink its defense strategy. Unlike South Korea, Japan has embraced naval aviation, dispersed basing, and alliance-driven integration—creating a comprehensive F-35 ecosystem unmatched outside the United States.

This video breaks down how Japan built its F-35 advantage, why South Korea fell behind, and what this shift means for the future of Asia-Pacific security.

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