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January 31, 2016

Japan unveils first stealth fighter jet
Komaki, Japan (AFP) Jan 28, 2016
Japan on Thursday unveiled its first stealth fighter jet, officials said, with the maiden test flight planned for next month. The defence ministry's acquisition agency showed off the domestically developed, radar-dodging X-2 fighter at a regional airport near the central city of Komaki. Its first flight is scheduled in mid-February before delivery to the defence ministry by the end of March next year, the acquisition agency said. The X-2, developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, measures 14 ... read more

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