TOKYO, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Defense Ministry officials said one of the F-35 fighter jets of the Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) disappeared from radar in northern Japan at about 7:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, according to NHK.

In this file photo taken on October 14, 2018 an F-35 fighter aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force takes part in a military review at the Ground Self-Defence Force's Asaka training ground in Asaka. (File Photo: VCG)

The ASDF officials are currently searching for the fighter jet after it lost contact in a drill.