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F-15J jets land in UK for the first time, marking Japan’s debut combat deployment to Europe
20 September 2025 Vusumuzi Moyo

F-15J jets land in UK for the first time, marking Japan’s debut combat deployment to Europe

Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force has flown F-15J fighters to the UK for the first time, a historic debut for Japanese combat aircraft in Europe. The “Atlantic Eagles” mission highlights closer Japan-UK defense ties and deeper Indo-Pacific–Euro-Atlantic cooperation. The jets launched from Hokkaido, with tanker and transport support, and will continue to Germany after training in Britain.