The second Izumo-class ship leaves dry dock with a redesigned bow, advancing Japan’s plan to adapt its helicopter carriers for operations with short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft
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Japan deploys for the first time domestically developed long-range missiles 25SSM and 25HGP
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the first operational deployment of two new domestically developed long-range defense systems.
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Japan arms destroyer Chokai with Tomahawk in response to rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific
The Chokai, a Kongo-class destroyer, has become the first ship in this group within the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to gain the capability to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles, marking another concrete step by Tokyo to expand its deterrence power in the Indo-Pacific.
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force deploys CH-101 helicopters on Antarctic mission
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force announced the start of operations with CH-101 helicopters as part of the 67th Regional Antarctic Scientific Expedition.
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Japan launches the final Mogami-class frigate and concludes the largest postwar naval program
In Japan, an official naming and launching ceremony was held at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard in Nagasaki to mark the entry into the water of JS Yoshii, the 12th and final Mogami-class frigate (FFM).
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China displays YK-1000 hypersonic missile and simulates attack on Japan in official video
China displays Yggdrasil-1000 hypersonic missile and demonstrates simulated attack on Japan amid the worst bilateral crisis in decades
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Japan Begins Light Aircraft Carrier Era with Arrival of F-35B Fighters
Japan has taken a major step in modernizing its naval capabilities by receiving, on Thursday (7), the first three F-35B stealth short takeoff/vertical landing fighters, which will eventually operate from the Izumo and Kaga helicopter carriers. The announcement was made by the Public Affairs Office of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
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Japan Orders New Batch of Type 10 Tanks from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has formalized the acquisition of a new batch of Type 10 main battle tanks, reinforcing its modernization plans for the Ground Self-Defense Forces.
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