Pentagon to end F-22 program

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F-22 for Japan

Japan is keen on acquiring the F-22. Some noise is being generated in Washington to lift the export ban. An export version of the F-22 most likely will cost considerably more. See the full article below.

Cost of F-22 fighter for Japan as much as $250 mln

 

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Japan is keen on acquiring the F-22. Some noise is being generated in Washington to lift the export ban. An export version of the F-22 most likely will cost considerably more. See the full
article below.

Cost of F-22 fighter for Japan as much as $250 mln

If that's the likely price then I'm not sure how many Japan could afford to buy with the budget deficit as it is.

Moreover, it needs to start the process of replacing some of its inventory now. Unless the White House makes it clear soon that it will get the export ban lifted and sell an "export version" to Japan, I think Japan will have to order at least a few squadrons of alternative aircraft to keep its fleet viable. It won't keep putting off the replacements year after year in the hope the USA will change its mind.