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While the Izumo ships initially only embarked helicopters, many observers noted they could accommodate larger airframes. This was later confirmed by officials in the Japanese military - the design was intended to handle the American-made F-35B, the VTOL variant of the Lightning II.
After Japan released its plan to upgrade 16 airports and ports for possible defense use, experts pointed out that this is in line with the US regional strategy to contain China, and also a manifestation of Japan s