Japanese naval service operating the JS Izumo and JS Kaga helicopter carriers being converted to F-35B Lightning Carriers
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JS Kaga completes first special modification phase for F-35B operations capability
JMSDF cooperating with Royal Navy on F-35B operations
JMSDF designated modified Izumo-class ships as CVM (Cruiser Voler Multipurpose)
JS Kaga completed first phase of F-35B modifications in March 2024
JS Izumo reaches milestone in rectangular flight deck modification for F-35B operations
F-35B successfully landed on JS Kaga for first time on October 20, 2024
British F-35Bs landed on JS Kaga in August 2025 during Royal Navy CSG25 deployment
JS Izumo completes rectangular flight deck modification milestone as second-phase conversion progresses
First F-35B landing on JS Kaga completed
JMSDF cooperates with Royal Navy on F-35B Lightning Carrier operations and training
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