In this video, Naval News’ Japan correspondent, Yoshihiro Inaba, joins Editor in Chief Xavier Vavasseur to discuss some of the naval weapon systems on display for the Japan Self Defense Forces.
00:33 – Introduction in English and Japanese
01:01 – Discussion on the increase of Japan defense budget
01:44 – Kawasaki Heavy Industries new “Island Defense missile“
02:35 – Discussion on the presence of several different types of anti-ship missiles in JSDF inventory
05:00 – JSM Joint Strike Missile
06:45 – MQ-9B SeaGuardian of JCG, interest by JMSDF, MQ-9B with JSM and MQ-9B aboard Izumo
10:03 – Discussion on rumors of Tomahawk requirement for JMSDF
11:34 – Successful intercept test of Raytheon SM-3 by JMSDF
14:34 – Bofors 40MK4 gun system in use with the JCG
14:48 – BAE Systems Hyper Velocity Projectiles
15:08 – Leonardo Vulcano extended range ammunition
15:24 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 10 KW laser weapon demonstrator
