Dutch F-35 fighters join U.S. and Japan in first joint air exercise at Misawa to strengthen interoperability in Indo-Pacific

stlbeacon.org - 3/25/2026

The deployment includes five Dutch F-35 fighter aircraft and one A330 tanker aircraft. Japan is also operating F-35s, while the United States is participating with both F-35 and F-16 aircraft. The exercise, named Kazaguruma Guardian, aims to strengthen cooperation between the three countries. It also demonstrates the Dutch Air Force’s ability to deploy and operate globally.

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