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Japan’s MoD May Build Additional Aegis Destroyers as Aegis Ashore Alternative
The Japanese government is considering to build additional Aegis destroyers as an alternative solution to Aegis Ashore…
5 December 2020
The Japanese government is considering to build additional Aegis destroyers as an alternative solution to Aegis Ashore…
The Chief of Staff of the French Navy met with his Japanese counterpart while submarine “Emeraude” made a rare port of call in Guam….
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force relies on Thales and MHI to equip itself with the latest generation of high-resolution synthetic aperture sonar…
On October 29, 2020, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) demonstrated the General Atomics’ MQ-9B SeaGuardian capabilities to local media…
Japan’s newest submarine “Taigei” (previously known as 29SS) was launched today at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) shipyard in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
The US State Department this week approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for RAM Block 2 Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $55.3 million.
Two Future Multi-Mission Frigates (FFM or 30FFM) are starting to take shape at two shipyards in Japan. Images and videos obtained by Naval News from local shipspotters show the integrated mast has been fitted. Both hulls should be ready for launch before the end of the year.
Following the recent stop to the Aegis Ashore missile defense system deployment in Japan, Prime Minister Shinzō Abe’s party is looking at possible alternatives. Options include additional Aegis destroyers, armed mega floats and even offensive conventional strike capability. Yoshihiro Inaba has the details and explains why the third option would be a major change for Japan’s defense policy.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) ordered two 4,900 tons Yard Oiler Tankers (YOT) from local shipbuilder Shin Kurushima (株式会社新来島どっく) on May 19 2020.
According to a document released by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the Guided Missile Destroyer JS Maya (DDG-179)「まや」 and her crew will undergo a “capability test”.
