At the end of August 2025, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) released its preliminary budget request for fiscal 2026. The request revealed plans to procure
The Japan Coast Guard plans to build a “Multi-Purpose Patrol Vessel” (MPPV) which will be the largest vessel to ever join its fleet.
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) conducted a joint search and rescue drill with Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA).
The Philippines, Japan, and United States coast guards started weeklong maritime operations that will take place near the South China Sea…
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) introduced for the first time to a few Japanese reporters its new MQ-9B SeaGuardian.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ceremonially launched the second 6000-tonne Shunkou-class patrol vessel named “Asanagi” for the Japan Coast Guard at MHI’s Shimsoneki facilities on June 30, 2022.
General Atomics is selected to support the Japan Coast Guard’s (JCG) RPAS Project. Operations will feature GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian and begin in October 2022.
The JCG will proceed with specific studies to introduce unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to conduct maritime surveillance and other operations.
Japan Coast Guard (JCG) will expand its fleet with two new H225 helicopters, taking its total Super Puma fleet up to 17, comprising two AS332s and 15 H225s.
On October 29, 2020, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) demonstrated the General Atomics’ MQ-9B SeaGuardian capabilities to local media…
