Japan has contracted with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to commence development of the F-X fighter, making the company responsible for the complete aircraft, including propulsion.

IHI Corp. is likely to become a subcontractor supplying engines, with Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric candidates for avionics.

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