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U.S. Replaces Super Hornets with F-35Cs and Ospreys in Japan Amid China Tensions

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Source: EurAsian Times
U.S. Replaces Super Hornets with F-35Cs and Ospreys in Japan Amid China Tensions
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The US Navy is deploying F-35C Lightning II fighters and CMV-22B Osprey aircraft to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan, replacing the aging F/A-18 Super Hornets and C-2A Greyhound transports. This move aims to enhance air capabilities amid rising tensions with China. The F-35C jets will provide superior air superiority and deep-strike capabilities, while the CMV-22B Ospreys will improve operational range and support for carrier strike groups. The USS George Washington will replace the USS Ronald Reagan as the forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Japan.

Topics:worldmilitary#aircraft-upgrade#china-tensions#cmv-22b-osprey#f-35c-lightning-ii#military#us-navy
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  1. US Navy ‘Calls Back’ F/A-18 Super Hornets From Japan; Replaces Them With F-35C Jets Amid China Tensions  EurAsian Times
  2. F-35Cs, Ospreys to replace Super Hornets and Greyhounds at Marine base in Japan  Stars and Stripes
  3. America is polishing up its special, war-winning party trick for the coming China fight  The Telegraph
  4. U.S. to Deploy Navy Ospreys at Iwakuni Base  The Japan News
  5. U.S. to deploy F-35 squadron to Japan for new carrier George Washington  Nikkei Asia

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