Japan’s MHI Launches ‘Yubetsu’ 「ゆうべつ」Eigth FFM Mogami-Class Frigate For JMSDF
MHI launched Yubetsu, the 8th Mogami-class vessel. Also known as FFM, it is a new generation frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
14 Nov 2023
MHI launched Yubetsu, the 8th Mogami-class vessel. Also known as FFM, it is a new generation frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
10 Nov 2023
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was showcasing the New FFM concept, an Air warfare frigate for Japan. Twelve hulls to be constructed between 2027 and 2036.
15 Mar 2023
At DSEI Japan 2023, the defense exhibition which opened its doors today near Tokyo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) showcased for the first time its "Whale" unmanned surface vessel (USV).
01 Jul 2022
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ceremonially launched the second 6000-tonne Shunkou-class patrol vessel named "Asanagi" for the Japan Coast Guard at MHI's Shimsoneki facilities on June 30, 2022.
30 Jun 2022
Japan's MoD announced that a company has been selected to build the next generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) that will be operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
10 Dec 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).
18 Nov 2021
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding today launched the second MRRV for the Philippine Coast Guard during a ceremony at the Shimonoseki shipyard. The vessel will be utilized for severe-weather rescue missions and patrolling in offshore and coastal zones, enhancing rapid response capabilities for maritime accidents and crime.
22 Jun 2021
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Nagasaki launched today "Noshiro", the third Mogami-class vessel. Also known as 30FFM, it is a next generation frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
14 May 2021
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) announced it started test flights of an upgraded SH-60K Maritime Helicopter on 12 May 2021. Development of this upgraded variant began in 2015.
03 Mar 2021
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki launched today the first-in-class 30FFM, a next generation frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)...