US F-35S Pacific Air Power against opponents

The United States continues to upgrade its air power in Japan, where the oldest F-16 combat aircraft wipes the road to the F-35 ghost aircraft amid threats from Russia, China and North Korea.

“The United States will continue to provide the necessary capabilities to support the defense of Japan during this update,” the Pacific Air Force said. Newsweek.

Newsweek Send an email to the Russian and Chinese ministries abroad to comment. The North Korean embassy in Beijing did not respond immediately to request a comment.

Why do it matter

Japan is a major American security ally in Northeast Asia, and amid the island series strategy in Washington to keep opponents in a critical position. More than 50,000 American soldiers are concentrated there and the Pentagon sent some of its most capable units, including F-35B and F-35C aircraft and wild missile system, for deployment and exercises.

In July last year, the US military announced an important updating plan for its fighting aircraft that were deployed through three bases in Japan to strengthen the coalition and enhance regional deterrence. At the Misawa Air Force Base in North Honcho-the largest of the four main islands in Japan-The fleet will receive 48 F-35A aircraft to replace 36 F-16 aircraft.

What do you know

In a group of photos released by the US Air Force 35 fighter wing on September 4, F-16 aircraft were seen appointed to the thirteenth fighter squadron, leaving the Mayaawa Air Force Base two days ago. One of the illustrations noticed that they left the base for “for the last time.”

By stripping the F-16 aircraft and focuses permanently on the F-35a aircraft in Misawa, the thirty-fifth combat wing enhances its deterrent mode and stresses response capabilities, as the explanatory name says.

The thirty -fifth combat wing – the host unit at the Maysawa Air Force Base – is responsible for the suppression and destruction of the enemy air defenses, according to Al -Qaeda. It was appointed using F-16CM Block 50 fighter planes used by the thirteenth and fourteenth combat swarms.

“The previous aircraft for the previous span is part of a gradual transportation process to support the update plan to strengthen the American coalition of Japan.” Newsweek On September 11.

The spokesman added, “The implementation of the F-35 Lightning IIS in the F-16S place provides Misawa Air Base Freedom to maneuver,” the spokesman added.

F-35 is a family of combat aircraft with three variables: the model works from traditional corridors; The B model B is taking off and vertical landing of ships with short aircraft floors; The C model of aircraft carriers is published.

F-16S fourteenth F-16S was stationed in Mayaawa starting from Friday, with its planes monitored fake ammunition, according to official photos.

While the Air Force spokesman in the Pacific Ocean nor the thirty-fifth fighter wing photos did not reveal the place where the F-16s that left earlier this month were transported, a group of F-16 aircraft that were promoted from the thirty-fifth combat wing was transported to the Osan Air Force Base in South Korea in late June.

What people say

A US Air Force spokesman in the Pacific said in a statement sent via e -mail Newsweek On September 11: “We are committed to preserving peace, stability, and security in the Indian Pacific region. This requires a fatal, graceful and forward force forward-which is issued by the ethics of the warrior and is ready to defend our nation and its interests in notifying a moment.”

The thirty -fifth US Air Force’s fighter wing said in the name of September 4: 13 [Fighter Squadron]Previous aircraft in reorganization confirming the United States’ commitment to a free and open area in the Pacific Ocean is transported. It is necessary to update the assets to ensure that the Misawa Air Force Base is ready to maintain a reliable deterrent force with the progress of capabilities and prepare for thirty fighters. “

What happens after that

It is still unclear when the first Air Force aircraft in the United States will spread in Misawa. Al-Qaeda-which we feel by the American and Japanese-35S forces, has been hosted by Japan’s self-defense force since 2018.