Yes. In 2025, Japan acquired F-35B fighters, 3 (of 42 planned) units from US (Lockheed Martin)(not disclosed separately). Status: delivered. Reported by First 3 delivered Aug 7, 2025 to Nyutabaru. The documented package: 3 (of 42 planned) F-35B fighters from US (Lockheed Martin) not disclosed separately.
| Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Item | F-35B fighters |
| Quantity | 3 (of 42 planned) |
| Supplier | US (Lockheed Martin) |
| Value | not disclosed separately |
| Status | delivered |
| Source | First 3 delivered Aug 7, 2025 to Nyutabaru; formally inducted Feb 7, 2026 |
