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Japan is set to deploy its largest warship, the JS Kaga (DDH-184), to the United States next month for operational testing of the F-35B VSTOL (Vertical Short Take-Off and Landing) fighter jet.
Singapore is reportedly set to become one of the first countries in the world to operate the F-35B (Short Take Off Vertical Landing – STOVL) fighter aircraft variant from land-based airfields, rather than from aircraft carriers as is typically done.
In approximately six or seven years from now, the Republic of Singapore Air Force is poised to lose one of its crucial airbases, namely Paya Lebar Air Base, which currently serves as the home to several squadrons of its key combat aircraft.
An American F-35B stealth fighter jet has truly become “stealth” after it remained undiscovered by search and rescue teams for more than 24 hours following an “mishap.”
In a region marked by geopolitical complexities and shifting alliances, Singapore’s decision to acquire 12 F-35B Vertical Short Takeoff and Landing (VSTOL) fighter aircraft carries significant implications for the Southeast Asian region.