U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1, at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2026. Exercises like NATR 26-1 increase readiness and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton
VIRIN: 260317-F-IK699-1217.JPG
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