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....
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U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Conduct Large Mine Warfare Exercise
The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), began the at sea portion of Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA 2020...
Japan’s Mitsui E&S Launches ‘Kumano’ 「くまの」 New 30FFM Frigate for JMSDF
Japanese shipyard Mitsui E & S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd in Okayama launched today a new type of next generation frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) known as 30FFM.
Video: Naval News Monthly Recap – October 2020
Here is Naval News' Monthly Recap video for October 2020.
Navies from India, Japan, Australia & USA Team Up for MALABAR 2020
Naval ships, aircraft and personnel from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States began exercise Malabar 2020 in the Bay of Bengal, Nov. 3.
U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces kick off Keen Sword
Keen Sword s designed to enhance Japan-U.S. combat readiness and interoperability...
U.S., Japan, Australia Conduct Trilateral Naval Exercises in South China Sea
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF)...
Japan’s MoD Issues Largest Ever Defense Budget Request
The budget request calls for (1) addressing electronic warfare, cyber warfare, and the use of ...
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.