Japan cites N.Korean threat for deployment of U.S. jets



News Japan cites N.Korean threat for deployment of U.S. jets Pyongyang's fourth nuclear test has solidified Washington-Tokyo alliance, expert says Jiwon Song January 22, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON F-22 Raptor rear seen at landing The U.S. Armed Forces have deployed 26 stealth jets, including F-22s and F-16s, to Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, with Japan citing North Korea's recent nuclear test as part of the rationale. The spokesperson of the U.S. Armed Forces allegedly stated deployment was an exercise to "promote stability in Asia-Pacific region and accomplish the duty of protecting Japan," NHK reported. The U.S. Armed Forces have deployed 26 stealth jets, including F-22s and F-16s, to Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, with Japan citing North Korea's recent nuclear test as part of the rationale. The spokesperson of the U.S. Armed Forces allegedly stated deployment was an exercise to "promote stability in Asia-Pacific region and accomplish the duty of protecting Japan," NHK reported. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Japan cites N.Korean threat for deployment of U.S. jets

Pyongyang's fourth nuclear test has solidified Washington-Tokyo alliance, expert says

Jiwon Song January 22, 2016

Japan cites N.Korean threat for deployment of U.S. jets

The U.S. Armed Forces have deployed 26 stealth jets, including F-22s and F-16s, to Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, with Japan citing North Korea's recent nuclear test as part of the rationale.

The spokesperson of the U.S. Armed Forces allegedly stated deployment was an exercise to "promote stability in Asia-Pacific region and accomplish the duty of protecting Japan," NHK reported.

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