Japan MoD Intentionally Leaks Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Photo
The Japanese Ministry of Defense intentionally released a photo showing ATLA's Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile this week.
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Here is the Philippine Coast Guard Future Patrol Vessel Under Construction in Japan
On June 3, 2020, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) released computer generated images (CGI) of the Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV), which is under construction by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding. Acquisition of MRRV is part of the second phase of the joint Japanese-Philippine Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project (MSCIP), which was signed on February 7, 2020.
Final JMSDF Aegis Destroyer ‘Haguro’ はぐろ Starts Sea Trials
According to pictures released on social media, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s Final Aegis destroyer, JS Haguro, left Yokohama on June 23 to start its initial sea trials.
Japan’s Aegis Ashore: A Tale of Two SPYs
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MOD) announced this week its intention to halt deployment of the Aegis Ashore missile defense system citing difficulties in ensuring that rocket boosters from the interceptors do not fall in populated areas. The real reason may actually have to do with the radar system, namely SPY-6 and SPY-7. Yoshihiro Inaba has the story.
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".
First Two Japanese V-22 Osprey Arrived on Home Soil
The first Japanese V-22s have finally reach their home soil. Two Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft were unloaded from a Ro-Ro vessel in Iwakuni , Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Japan’s ATLA Developing Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile
Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) started developing a hypersonic guided missile able to attack both ships or ground targets. The missile, qualified as "game changer" by the Japanese Ministry of Defense's agency, will use scramjet engine technology for propulsion.
Two more E-2D Advanced Hawkeye delivered to Japan
Two more E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft were delivered to Japan by Northrop Grumman. There are now three Advanced Hawkeyes in the country.
Japan Coast Guard orders two more H225 helicopters
Japan’s largest Super Puma operator, Japan Coast Guard (JCG), has placed a new order of two H225 helicopters. This follow-on order brings JCG’s Super Puma fleet to 15, comprising two AS332s and 13 H225s.