Video: JMSDF’s International Fleet Review
An International Fleet Review was held in November in Sagami Bay under clear skies to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the JMSDF...
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Japan Seriously Considering Tomahawk Cruise Missiles Procurement
According to several local media reports, the Japanese government is seriously considering the procurement of Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States.
MHI Launches ‘Jingei’「じんげい」– 3rd Taigei-class Submarine for the JMSDF
Japan's newest submarine “Jingei” was launched today at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) shipyard in Kobe...
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.
South Korea invited to Japan’s 2022 Fleet Review for the first time since 2015
Japan has invited South Korea to its 2022 fleet review which marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Japanese Maritime Self-defense Force (JMSDF)...
Here is our first look at Japan’s Type 12 SSM (Upgraded)
On August 2, 2022, Japan’s major newspaper Mainichi Shimbun reported that the Japanese Ministry of ...
Video: JMSDF Training Squadron at Toulon Naval Base in France
Interview with the Commander of the JMSDF training squadron, Rear Admiral Komuta.
Naval Programs in Japan’s Record 2022 Defense Budget
Here is an overview of the naval programs in Japan's latest defense budget for FY2022, which is to date, the largest ever.
Japan Starts Conversion Work on Second Izumo-class DDH
The modifications to Kaga, second of the Izumo-class helicopter destroyer (DDH) began at the Japan Marine United (JMU) shipyard in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, in late March.
Japanese Shipyard Launches YOT-02 Tanker For JMSDF
Shin Kurushima Hashihama Dockyard launched "YOT-02" on 2 February 2022. The vessel is the second of two Yard Oiler Tankers for the JMSDF.