Japan to decide on next indigenous fighter program in fiscal 2018

In an interview with Nikkei, the commissioner of Japan’s new defense acquisition agency said his agency will decide whether to proceed with the development of an indigenous fighter in fiscal 2018.

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Hideaki Watanabe explained that committing too soon could lead to cost overruns and long development times.

Source: Japan to decide on next indigenous fighter program in fiscal 2018