The Dutch - Nippon connection, more to come From 23 March 2026 until 3 April 2026, five Koninklijke Luchtmacht (KLu, Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force) F-35As are participating

Aviation News – Dutch F-35s are currently training over Japanese territory for the first time alongside American and Japanese allies to strengthen international military cooperation. This historic training, taking place from Japan's Misawa Air Base, marks a new milestone in the diplomatic and defense relationship between the participating nations. The Royal Netherlands Air Force is participating in the operation under the name Kazaguruma Guardian, which translates to "Windmill Protector." The Netherlands has deployed five advanced F-35 fighter jets and an A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft to the Indo-Pacific region for this purpose.

Aviation News – The Royal Netherlands Air Force has deployed to Japan for the first time, joining US and Japanese forces in a major F-35 exercise aimed at strengthening joint operations in the Indo-Pacific. The deployment sees the Netherlands contribute five F-35 fighter jets and an A330 tanker aircraft to the exercise, known as Kazaguruma Guardian, held at Misawa Air Base.