Japan’s New Move May Upset Balance of Power in Asia, Deter China From Rash Actions

That order would include a version of the jet that can take-off and land vertically, a feature that could prompt Japan to transform some of its existing ships into aircraft carriers so that it can operate the fighters at sea -- a capability they have not had since World War II.

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