Japan showed off the destroyer it's turning into an aircraft carrier for F-35 stealth fighters

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 17:30

Japan's converted Izumo-class helicopter carrier, Kaga, now upgraded to be an aircraft carrier. — Japan's converted Izumo-class helicopter carrier, JS Kaga, now upgraded to be an aircraft carrier.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

Japan says first modification work on its newly converted light aircraft carrier has been completed.
JS Kaga was helicopter carrier identified as a destroyer refitted with to carry F-35 jets.
The Kaga will now undergo sea trials, and its results will help with the upgrades on another ship.

Japan is showing off the first changes made to one of its helicopter-carrying destroyers to turn it into a light aircraft carrier capable of operating F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters.