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...
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French Navy Chief in Japan as Rubis-class SSN Pays Rare Visit to Guam
The Chief of Staff of the French Navy met with his Japanese counterpart while submarine "Emeraude" made a rare port of call in Guam....
Thales to Deliver SAMDIS Sonar for JMSDF’s OZZ-5 UUV
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force relies on Thales and MHI to equip itself with the latest generation of high-resolution synthetic aperture sonar...
Japan Coast Guard and JMSDF Planning to Use UAVs for Ocean Surveillance
On October 29, 2020, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) demonstrated the General Atomics' MQ-9B SeaGuardian capabilities to local media...
MHI Just Launched the First of the New Taigei-class Submarines for JMSDF
Japan's newest submarine “Taigei” (previously known as 29SS) was launched today at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) shipyard in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
US OKs Japan requests for additional RAM Block 2 Tactical Missiles
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.
30FFM: Japan’s Next Generation Frigate Taking Shape at Two Shipyards
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.
Japan Considering Offensive Capability as Part of Future Missile Defense Options
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.
Japan’s MoD Orders Two Yard Oiler Tankers from Shin Kurushima for JMSDF
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.
JMSDF to Put its Latest Aegis Destroyer JS Maya through its Paces
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".