New Details on Japan’s Future BMD Vessels Revealed
Here are the latest details on the Aegis system-equipped vessels (ASEVs), Japan's future ballistic missile defense (BMD) ships.
Here is our first look at Japan’s Type 12 SSM (Upgraded)
On August 2, 2022, Japan’s major newspaper Mainichi Shimbun reported that the Japanese Ministry of ...
Japan Marine United to Build JMSDF’s Next Generation OPV
Japan's MoD announced that a company has been selected to build the next generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) that will be operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Japan sending its largest naval vessel to RIMPAC
On May 31, 2022, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) issued a press release on this year's Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD), announcing the ships that will participate and their ports of call.
Naval Programs in Japan’s Record 2022 Defense Budget
Here is an overview of the naval programs in Japan's latest defense budget for FY2022, which is to date, the largest ever.
Japan Starts Conversion Work on Second Izumo-class DDH
The modifications to Kaga, second of the Izumo-class helicopter destroyer (DDH) began at the Japan Marine United (JMU) shipyard in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, in late March.
Japan and Australia strengthen security cooperation
First, in 2021, JSDF units could protect ADF equipment, such as naval vessels and aircraft, ...
Japan Approves Highest Ever Defense Budget
Japan's Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced the outline of the FY2022 defense budget on December 24, 2021.
Pictures: Japan Self-Defense Force Conducts Large-Scale Joint Exercise
From November 19 to 30, 2021, the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) is conducting a large-scale joint exercise known as 03JX.
BAE Systems Eager to Share Aircraft Carrier Know-How with Japan
On October 12, 2021, BAE Systems held a press conference for the Japanese media, where they announced the establishment of a local corporation in Japan.