The F-15C Bids Farewell To Kadena As F-15EX Prepares To Usher In A New Era of Air Superiority In The Indo-Pacific | Aviation

As the F-15C nears the end of its tenure at the base, the Department of Defense has chosen the F-15EX Eagle II to carry forward the mission of ensuring air superiority in Kadena.

On Aug. 24, 2024, a formation of four F-15C Eagles departed Kadena Air Base, Japan, marking a significant step in the ongoing modernization of the base’s airpower capabilities. According to the U.S. Air Force, this departure signals a milestone in the gradual phase-out of the F-15C and the introduction of the new F-15EX Eagle II aircraft, which are set to take over the air superiority duty in the Pacific region. Noteworthy, the deployment of the F-15EX Eagle II to Kadena will mark the first to a base outside the continental U.S. for the most advanced iteration of the Eagle.

On July 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense revealed a “modernization plan” aimed at bolstering its forces in Japan and countering potential threats…

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