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U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs replace Hornets in Japan deployment

The U.S. Marine Corps is deploying F-35B fighter jets to Japan under a unit deployment program, replacing older Hornet aircraft. The move changes the capabilities of U.S. forces stationed in the region.

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The deployment reinforces U.S. military posture in strategically sensitive East Asia.

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  1. Marine Corps F-35Bs replace Hornets in Japan under unit deployment program ↗stripes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC

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