Japan to increase the number of Aegis destroyers
On December 16, 2022, the Japanese government approved three security-related documents, including a new national security strategy.
Modification work on JS Kaga nears Completion
Modification work to turn Japan's JS Kaga "helicopter destroyer" into a F-35B aircraft carrier are nearing completion at a dock in Kure City.
Video: JMSDF’s International Fleet Review
An International Fleet Review was held in November in Sagami Bay under clear skies to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the JMSDF...
Video: Japan Coast Guard’s New MQ-9B SeaGuardian
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) introduced for the first time to a few Japanese reporters its new MQ-9B SeaGuardian.
Japan Seriously Considering Tomahawk Cruise Missiles Procurement
According to several local media reports, the Japanese government is seriously considering the procurement of Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States.
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.