Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Launches Japan’s Final Mogami-Class Frigate
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the 12th and final Mogami-class frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force at its Nagasaki shipyard.
Palfinger to Deliver Slipway Systems for Japan’s Next-Gen FFM Warships
Japan has awarded Austrian firm Palfinger Marine a contract to supply stern launch and recovery systems for its next-generation FFM-class multirole frigates.
Audit Flags Readiness Gaps in Japan’s P-1 Maritime Patrol Fleet
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force is grappling with the reduced operational availability of its Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft fleet, primarily due to persistent engine malfunctions.
Mitsubishi Launches Latest Maritime Survey Vessel for Japanese Navy
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has rolled out a new oceanographic research vessel for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Japan Exhibits Design for Kongō, Murasame Destroyer Replacements
Japan Marine United (JMU) has showcased the early-stage design of next-generation destroyers for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at a convention in Chiba.
Mitsubishi Delivers Seventh Mogami Frigate to Japanese Navy
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has handed over the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s seventh Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate.
Japan Begins Work on Patrol Vessels, First Two to Launch in Late 2025
The Japanese Ministry of Defense revealed it has begun building the first four of 12 planned offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).
Japanese Navy Commissions Final Awaji Minesweeper
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has commissioned its fourth and final Awaji-class minesweeping vessel in Tsurumi-ki, Yokohama.
Japan’s Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine Enters Service
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned its fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine.
Mitsubishi Debuts Final Japanese Navy Hibiki Survey Ship
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has christened and launched the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s final Hibiki-class auxiliary ocean surveillance vessel in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture.
Japan Buys 150 SM-6 Missiles for AEGIS-Equipped Vessels
Japan has requested up to 150 Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles from the US in a foreign military sale worth $900 million.
Japan Selects SeaGuardian for Extended Surveillance Missions
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has chosen the SeaGuardian drone for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program.
Naikai Zosen Launches Japan Maritime Transport Group’s First LCU Ship
Shipbuilder Naikai Zosen has launched the Japan Self-Defense Force - Maritime Transport Group’s first Landing Craft Utility vessel in Hiroshima.
Quad Nations Join Forces in Malabar 2024 Naval Exercises
Australia, India, Japan, and the US, collectively known as the “Quad,” have commenced the 28th Malabar Naval Exercises.
Mitsubishi Launches Japan’s Fifth Taigei-Class Submarine
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s JS Chogei submarine at its Kobe shipyard.
Japan Announces More Funding for Next-Gen EW Aircraft Based on Kawasaki P-1
Japan is investing $288.2 million to develop an electronic warfare aircraft based on the Kawasaki P-1 for the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Japanese SH-60L Helicopters to Receive Teledyne FLIR Airborne Cameras
Teledyne FLIR has secured a contract to deliver airborne cameras for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s SH-60L helicopters.
Raytheon to Supply Standard Missile 3 for US, Japan
The Missile Defense Agency has contracted Raytheon Technologies to deliver Standard Missile 3 for the US government.
Lockheed Successfully Tracks Space Objects With SPY-7 Radar
Lockheed successfully tracked space objects during the first live demonstration of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar for Japan's Aegis-equipped ships.
Japanese Soldiers Complete US-Led Tomahawk Land Attack Missile Training
The Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces have completed a Tomahawk land attack missile training under the US Navy in Yokosuka.
US Mulls Major Overhaul of Military Command in Japan: Report
The US is considering revamping its military command structure in Japan in light of increasing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan Military to Start Receiving US Training on Tomahawk Missiles
The Japanese military will begin receiving US training on Tomahawk cruise missiles after signing an acquisition agreement for the weapons.
US Wants Japanese Shipyards for Warship Maintenance
The US and Japan plan to allow maintenance and repair of US warships at private Japanese shipyards to improve their readiness.
Japan Simulates Potential Chinese Attack on ‘Most Vulnerable’ Island
The Japanese military has conducted a maritime drill simulating potential Chinese attacks on an island Tokyo deems “most vulnerable.”
