DSEI Japan 2023: MHI Showcases Whale USV Development
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).
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)...
14 Oct 2020
Japan's newest submarine “Taigei” (previously known as 29SS) was launched today at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) shipyard in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
21 Sep 2020
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.