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Japan plans to buy 105 stealth warplanes made in the United States, Donald Trump announced Monday, which, according to the US president, would give Tokyo the largest fleet of F35s of all allies of the United States.
Trump, in Tokyo for a state visit said that Japan "has just announced its intention to buy 105 new stealth aircraft F35.Stealthy, because the fact is that you do not can not see them. "
"This purchase would give Japan the largest fleet of F35s all US allies," the president added.
In December, Trump seemed to be referring to an agreement originally announced by F35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin.
The Japanese government announced in its latest defense budget in December the purchase of 105 units. the F35A, which performs conventional take-offs and landings.
Local media then said that purchases could rise to more than one trillion yen ($ 9.1 billion).
The White House could not immediately comment on Trump 's comment schedule on Monday' s deal.
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