F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base on March 28, 2026. The deployment marks the start of the squadron’s transition to fifth-generation capabilities and the permanent basing of the Joint Force’s most advanced tactical aircraft in northern Japan.

U.S. Air Force deploys F-35A jets to Misawa, strengthening deterrence and advancing airpower in northern Japan

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F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base on March 28, 2026.

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