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September 11, 2024

Shivam modi

Japan’s Heavily Modified Aircraft Carrier Heads to U.S. Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions

Japan’s naval strategy is about to make a significant leap as one of its “heavily modified” aircraft carriers, the JS Izumo, heads to the United States to conduct tests for F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) operations. This move comes at a critical time, amid escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. The deployment, which was reported on September 9, 2024, marks a notable development in Japan’s efforts to enhance its defense capabilities and align more closely with the U.S. military, especially as the geopolitical landscape in the region grows more volatile. The JS Izumo, originally commissioned as a helicopter