Japan wants to participate in the F-35

Japan wants to become a full partner in the program to develop F-35 fighter. This publication reports the Defense News.

It is noted that Japan's defense Minister sent a letter with the request to Deputy Minister of defense for the procurement of Ellen Lord.

In addition, Tokyo has requested information about the rights and obligations of the partner country in the programme.

It is clarified that the Pentagon is planning to reject the request.

Is also expected to meet the Lord with Japanese officials this week, which will discuss the issue.

Earlier it was reported that the foreign Ministers of Turkey and the United States discussed the situation with the s-400.