By Greg Waldron2020-12-22T08:24:00+00:00
Tokyo has dedicated Y57.6 billion ($557 million) to the developmental F-X fighter in its next financial year starting 1 April 2021, as well as earmarking funds for a range of other aircraft.
The commitments are part of a record Y5.34 trillion defence budget, which has a clear focus on countering military advances in China.
Source: Japan Air Self-Defence Force
A Japan Air Self-Defence Force F-35A
The Y57.6 billion for the F-X programme will be invested in continued design work, including engine design, according to the country’s defence budget document for the FY2021 financial year.
In addition, Y4.9 billion will be earmarked to develop the F-X’s mission system, and Y1.5 billion for research into unmanned combat air vehicles that are envisaged as operating alongside the F-X.
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