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F-15EX Eagle II returns to Kadena Air Base as U.S. Air Force prepares Japan fighter hub for long-term transition
F-15EX Eagle II aircraft deployed back to Kadena Air Base as the USAF transitions the Japan fighter hub. The move ends the F-15C era at the base. F-15EX brings AESA radar, EPAWSS EW, and modern weapons integration. Deployment reinforces Pacific deterrence posture.