Tag: JMSDF
MHI tests upgraded SH-60K naval helicopter
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has performed the first test flight of an upgraded version of its SH-60K multirole naval helicopter, the company announced...
Japanese submarine collides with commercial ship
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Soryu-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) collided with a commercial ship whilst surfacing in waters off southwestern Japan on 8...
Japan’s new multirole frigate hits the water
Japan’s Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding (MES) has launched the first of a planned fleet of 22 multi-mission frigates for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
The...
Japan launches first Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine
The lead boat of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)’s new Taigei-class (29 SS) diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs) has been launched by builder Mitsubishi...
Japan’s SIGINT Challenge
While Japan has long been involved in the electronic warfare domain, the country’s navy needs to enhance its strategic EW capabilities.
Japan is an Electronic...
Japan’s White Paper highlights regional threats and planned procurements
Japan has outlined a deteriorating geopolitical environment in its immediate region and beyond in its latest Defense of Japan White Paper, which was released...
Japan commences sea trials of latest Aegis missile destroyer
The second of two Maya (Improved Atago)-class guided missile destroyers built for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commenced sea trials in anticipation...
Underwater Arms Race
The number of navies that can now invest in submarine technology is increasing, although operational capability will still vary widely.
The submarine arms race in...
Frigates fill the Maritime Gap
While the budget for large capital ships is hard to find in the Asia Pacific region, the market for cheaper ‘workhorse’ frigates and corvettes...
Submarine Close Encounters
Tim Fish - The population growth of submarines in Asian-Pacific waters is outstripping the region’s capacity to produce them.
The trend towards the acquisition of...
