The modernization of the F-15 Japanese fighter aircraft has faced serious problems due to inflation and the fall in the yen, which has led to a sharp increase in the cost of parts. The American-made combat aircraft upgrade programme has fallen far behind schedule due to the sharp rise in the cost of the components. Since 2022, only 18 vehicles have been re-equipped, although 54 aircraft are scheduled to be upgraded by the end of March 2028. In t…
The modernization of the F-15 Japanese fighter aircraft has faced serious problems due to inflation and the fall in the yen, which has led to a sharp increase in the cost of parts. The American-made combat aircraft upgrade programme has fallen far behind schedule due to the sharp rise in the cost of the components. Since 2022, only 18 vehicles have been re-equipped, although 54 aircraft are scheduled to be upgraded by the end of March 2028. In t…