The Air Self-Defense Force will conduct its first Japan-based exercise with a foreign nation other than the U.S. this month when Britain sends four fighter jets to Misawa Air Base in Aomori Prefecture. The aircraft arrive on Oct. 21, with joint drills scheduled from Oct. 24 through Nov. 6.
The Eurofighter Typhoons will be accompanied by British tankers and C-17 transport aircraft. They will take part in maneuvers with ASDF F-2 and F-15 fighter jets.
The Japanese Defense Ministry said Friday that Exercise Guardian North 16 will involve air defense, dogfight and ground-attack training.