An explanatory diagram on the establishment of the new Fleet Surface Force. The JMSDF plans to establish the “Fleet Surface ...
Japan's 13DDX concept inherits features from the JMSDF's Mogami class, one of which is seen here at Changi Naval Base in 2023, and its Asahi-class destroyers. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat) The Japan Maritime ...
The U-36A, one of the JMSDF’s most secretive assets, conducted its last flight at Iwakuni Air Base and retired quietly on Mar. 10, 2025, after 37 years of service. The U-36A, one of the JMSDF’s (Japan ...
The US-2 has the shortest take-off and landing distance on water, consistent with its need to operate as a SAR aircraft in the western Pacific islands. The JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) ...
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the first of a new class of diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) equipped with lithium-ion ...
The first and second ships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s new patrol vessel class, Sakura and Tachibana, were launched by Japan Marine United (JMU) on Nov. 13, 2025. Credit: Takahashi ...
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is poised to start receiving a new version of the Sikorsky SH-60 with improved anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. As with the JMSDF’s existing ...
Personnel from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) have spent time aboard the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) HMS Prince of Wales to gain insights into aircraft carrier operations. The JMSDF officers ...
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) BUNGO and ETAJIMA which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit on 01 Apr 25, departed the island on Friday [04 Apr]. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary ...
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