Japan prepares F-2 replacement programme

[Zarvan]

Japan is looking to replace its F-2 multirole fighter aircraft. Source: Japanese Air Self-Defense Force
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has revealed toIHS Jane's its plans to replace the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's (JASDF's) Mitsubishi F-2 multirole fighter aircraft, which was developed in the 1990s and produced in the 2000s in a collaboration programme between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Lockheed Martin.

A spokesperson said on 30 June that earlier this month the MoD issued a request for information (RFI) to international combat aircraft manufacturers as part of a study into jet fighter technologies. The RFI closes on 5 July, with the companies expected to present their information by the end of August. The MoD will make a decision regarding the "future fighter aircraft" by fiscal year (FY) 2018, which commences April 2018.

The spokesperson said the RFI is intended to support consideration of available combat aircraft as well as gauge international companies' willingness to participate in a collaborative programme as the MoD decides whether to develop the F-2 replacement indigenously or to enter a joint development programme with a foreign firm based on an existing fighter aircraft design. An import programme, followed by licenced production in Japan, is also a possibility.

The new aircraft has been dubbed F-3, with the programme led by the MoD's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA), which was launched in October 2015.

"The MoD is considering from a broad perspective including not only creating a new aircraft type but also making use of foreign aircraft in operation," said the spokesperson. "The aim of the RFI is to gain information on [foreign companies'] intention to participate in the development of a new type of aircraft and on sales of, or the future increase of capability of, existing aircraft."

The spokesperson added, "This RFI does not make any contractual obligations for future procurement as it is aimed at gaining information from companies in order to make a decision regarding the development of a future fighter aircraft."

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[C130]

I think they should go for plane like the F-5 E/F II for a new design.


small,cheap, and realiable

 

[SOHEIL]

I think they should go for plane like the F-5 E/F II for a new design.


small,cheap, and realiable

Why not another lockheed rip off again !?

They can make f-35 twin engined

 

[C130]

And also some JF-17 blk III

JF-17 wasn't built for stealth


F3 needs to be stealthy and have interal A2A loadout, at least 4 missiles.

 

[C130]

Why not another lockheed rip off again !?

They can make f-35 twin engined

too expensive

 

[SOHEIL]

too expensive

F-2 was also expensive !

You don't see?

They love you so push it inside...

 

[war&peace]

LoLzzz I was kidding and everyone going bananas

@SOHEIL @danger007 ...take it easy mates..

F2 is comparable to F-15, they should go EFT -2000 or SU-35.....on third or fouth position atfter JF-17 should be F-35 lightening II.

But I guess the can very well develop their own next gen aircraft.

 

[That Guy]

I think they should go for plane like the F-5 E/F II for a new design.


small,cheap, and realiable

So a downgrade?

The Japanese are planning on buying F-35s, plus continue work on their own domestic stealth fighter. Why would they go for a plane that is objectively worse?

 

[SSGcommandoPAK]

Japan is looking to replace its F-2 multirole fighter aircraft. Source: Japanese Air Self-Defense Force
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has revealed toIHS Jane's its plans to replace the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's (JASDF's) Mitsubishi F-2 multirole fighter aircraft, which was developed in the 1990s and produced in the 2000s in a collaboration programme between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Lockheed Martin.

A spokesperson said on 30 June that earlier this month the MoD issued a request for information (RFI) to international combat aircraft manufacturers as part of a study into jet fighter technologies. The RFI closes on 5 July, with the companies expected to present their information by the end of August. The MoD will make a decision regarding the "future fighter aircraft" by fiscal year (FY) 2018, which commences April 2018.

The spokesperson said the RFI is intended to support consideration of available combat aircraft as well as gauge international companies' willingness to participate in a collaborative programme as the MoD decides whether to develop the F-2 replacement indigenously or to enter a joint development programme with a foreign firm based on an existing fighter aircraft design. An import programme, followed by licenced production in Japan, is also a possibility.

The new aircraft has been dubbed F-3, with the programme led by the MoD's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA), which was launched in October 2015.

"The MoD is considering from a broad perspective including not only creating a new aircraft type but also making use of foreign aircraft in operation," said the spokesperson. "The aim of the RFI is to gain information on [foreign companies'] intention to participate in the development of a new type of aircraft and on sales of, or the future increase of capability of, existing aircraft."

The spokesperson added, "This RFI does not make any contractual obligations for future procurement as it is aimed at gaining information from companies in order to make a decision regarding the development of a future fighter aircraft."

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Can we buy the F-2s from Japan when they retire them ?

 

[Blue Marlin]

the f15-j is being replaced by the x-2

f15j

x-2 fighter

the f2 would probably be replaced by the f35 on the same scale as the f-2

f2 a variant of the f16 is in need of replacing

f35 would most probably replace the f-2
and would most likely be built in japan