According to the source, Tokyo is increasingly looking for military independence in the region as opposed to Pyongyang and Beijing, which could threaten the national security of the country. Earlier, Japan had already purchased from the US models of F-35A jet aircraft, which can be located on a small aircraft carrier length of 248 meters.
They have two in Japan, it is planned to put into operation the same number. Machines modification F-35B have a different system of take-off and landing, and therefore for ships-helicopter carriers this is the best option.
It is noteworthy that this will be the most expensive purchase of offensive weapons by the Japanese since the Second World War.
As reported in the "URA-Inform", the United States recently provided Japan with new anti-missile systems.