Japan gets 'some of the same toys as the big boys' as first aircraft carrier since WWII enters service

The upgraded Kaga, now capable of deploying the vertical take-off variant of the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, will be a welcome addition to Japan’s arsenal, analysts say.

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