Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine “Chogei” ｢ちょうげい｣ for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
On September 18, 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Defense announced that it has signed contracts to build two Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEV) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Japan Marine United, separately.
The JMSDF destroyer JS Sazanami (DD-113) passed through the Taiwan Strait in waters between China and Taiwan on September 25.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has requested funding to push ahead with plans to develop a new electronic warfare aircraft for the JMSDF.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has announced plans to establish a new “Fleet Information Warfare” command for the JMSDF.
The Ministry of Defense in Tokyo has announced the largest-ever organizational restructuring in the history of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) on August 30 requested $59.1 billion (8.5 trillion yen) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 starting in April, its largest ever defense budget request. Plans include the construction of three New FFMs.
Japan and India have agreed to proceed with the export to New Delhi of the UNICORN integrated stealth antenna system.
Japan’s Ministry of Defense unveiled a new photo of the upgraded version of the Type 12 surface-to-ship missile (SSM) that is currently under development.
In its latest defense white paper, the Japanese Ministry of Defense has unveiled the latest image of the ASEV with some explanations.
