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.
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Japanese MoD releases further details about its future BMD destroyers
On December 23, the Japanese MoD released its budget request for FY2023 in which we can learn further details about Japan's future ballistic missile defense (BMD) destroyers, also known as ASEV (Aegis system-equipped vessels).
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.
Lockheed demonstrates the integration of SPY-7 into Aegis for Japan
Lockheed Martin completed a successful demonstration of AN/SPY-7(v)1 radar integration into Aegis Weapon System of Japan.
Bigger Than A U.S. Navy AEGIS Cruiser: China Is Building More Type-055s
With 8 ships already in the water, the Chinese Navy’s Type-055 Renhai Class cruiser is ...
U.S. Navy’s CNO Explains the Reasons for Retiring Older Ticonderoga-class Cruisers
The U.S. Navy has built 27 Ticonderoga-class AEGIS cruisers from 1980-1994 with 21 still in service, retired, and one laid up. These are the warships that often ride “Shotgun” to the aircraft carriers...
Japan’s New “Aegis equipped ships”: What we know so far
Japan's Ministry of Defense (MOD) is trying to build unique ships that will specialize in ballistic missile defense (BMD) using systems originally procured for a land-based installation known as "Aegis Ashore".
Japan’s new Aegis ships will need to counter Hypersonic Weapons
The Japanese government announced in December 2020 a plan to procure two "Aegis System-equipped ships" for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)...
Australia Starts Tender to Upgrade Hobart-class Destroyers Combat Management System
The Australian Department of Defence started the tender process to upgrade the combat management system...
RAN Hobart-class Destroyers Set for Aegis Combat System Upgrade
The Royal Australian Navy’s three Hobart-class destroyers are set to undergo an Aegis combat system upgrade which will increase the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) air and missile defence capability.