On March 23, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) formally disbanded its long-standing “Fleet Escort Force” (護衛艦隊) and established a new “Fleet Surface Force” (水上艦隊),
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), in partnership with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), successfully conducted the first live target tracking exercise using the SPY-7
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is procuring compact patrol ships at a rapid pace to strengthen maritime surveillance around Japan amid growing regional security
On December 22, Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the 12th and final Mogami-class multirole frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The
Japan Marine United (JMU) Corporation has launched the fifth Awaji-class mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The 67
On 2 December 2025, a containerized prototype high-energy laser system was confirmed to be installed on the aft deck of JS Asuka, the test ship
On November 13, Japanese shipbuilder Japan Marine United (JMU) launched the first two of a planned fleet of 12 offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the
The Joint Staff Office (JSO) of the Japan Self-Defense Forces announced on October 4, 2025, that Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels had conducted various
Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has launched the sixth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine “Sogei” ｢そうげい｣ for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The new 3,000-tonne
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has revised the hull classification symbols for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels effective October 2024. The change adds two
