Japan says first modification work on its newly converted light aircraft carrier has been completed. JS Kaga was helicopter carrier identified as a destroyer refitted with to carry F-35 jets. AdvertisementJapan is showing off the first changes made to one of its helicopter-carrying destroyers to turn it into a light aircraft carrier capable of operating F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters. JS Kaga's successful modification will pave the way for another of its helicopter carriers, JS Izumo, to also be converted into an aircraft carrier. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force announced the completion of the first special modification work on the Kaga earlier this month.

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