JS Kaga at sea trials (JMSDF photo)
Newsweek: US Ally Shows Off Navy's Newly Updated Aircraft Carrier
Japan has published new pictures of a navy destroyer currently undergoing modifications to become one of the country's first aircraft carriers since World War II.
The photographs released on December 25 showed the JS Kaga, an Izumo-class destroyer, during sea trials at an undisclosed location. The flat-top warship is being converted from a helicopter carrier into a light aircraft carrier, which will host fifth-generation fighter aircraft designed in the United States.
Tokyo, the U.S.'s most important ally in Asia, is rearming with American support as both industrial powers look to boost their defenses amid shared security challenges posed by Beijing and Pyongyang.
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Update: Japan puts helicopter carrier Kaga on sea trials after major modifications to operate the F-35B fighter jets (Naval News)
WNU Editor: The Chinese are showing off their aircraft carrier .... China's Aircraft Carrier Heads South Amid Tensions With US Ally (Newsweek).