Kadena Air Base, closer to Taiwan than any other U.S. air base, is set to receive 36 F-15EX Eagle II fighters. The aircraft are described as being able to carry at least a dozen air-to-air missiles each.
WHO:Kadena Air Base
WHAT:Receiving 36 F-15EX Eagle II fighters capable of carrying at least a dozen air-to-air missiles each
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM ET
WHERE:Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
WHY:Part of ongoing military operations.
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