The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force commissioned the submarine “Taigei,” (S513) the lead submarine of the Taigei-class, with a ceremony at the Kobe Shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Shin Kurushima Hashihama Dockyard launched “YOT-02” on 2 February 2022. The vessel is the second of two Yard Oiler Tankers for the JMSDF.
Lockheed Martin completed a successful demonstration of AN/SPY-7(v)1 radar integration into Aegis Weapon System of Japan.
Five flat tops, along with some of their escorts and air wings, from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a massive photo exercise on January 22, 2022 in the Philippine Sea.
First, in 2021, JSDF units could protect ADF equipment, such as naval vessels and aircraft, with weapons. This was one of the major achievements in
Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced the outline of the FY2022 defense budget on December 24, 2021.
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Nagasaki launched today “Mikuma”, the fourth Mogami-class vessel. Also known as FFM, it is a next generation frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
From November 19 to 30, 2021, the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) is conducting a large-scale joint exercise known as 03JX.
Naval forces from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the U.S. unite to conduct multilateral, multinational exercise ANNUALEX in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 21-30.
A local shipyard today launched the first of two Yard Oiler Tankers for the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF).
