The Japan Maritime Self-Defense (JMSDF) has likely gained valuable insights on ship-based short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) operations with the inaugural port call of the Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier ITS Cavour in Japan in late August. The 244-metre-long Cavour, which was carrying eight STOVL-capable Lockheed Martin F-35B Joint Strike Fighters and seven AV-8B Harrier […]
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