Japan has officially commissioned the JS Natori, the ninth Mogami-class frigate, into the country’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The handover and flag-raising ceremony took place this week at the facilities of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
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New Zealand shows interest in updated version of Japan’s Mogami-class frigate
Japan has received interest from New Zealand in the new upgraded version of the Mogami-class frigates, multifunction warships developed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
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Japan’s US-2 joins Balikatan exercises in the South China Sea
Japan’s advanced amphibious aircraft US-2 ShinMaywa made its debut during Balikatan 2026, the largest joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States.
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Cardboard drones become part of Japan’s military arsenal
Japan’s Defense Minister met with the team behind a company that builds military drones out of cardboard, signaling where Tokyo believes the future of unmanned systems is heading.
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Japan completes conversion of JS Izumo to operate F-35B fighter jets
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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Mitsubishi receives contract to build three updated Mogami-class frigates for Japan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has received a contract from Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) to build three upgraded multi-mission frigates (FFM) of the Mogami class.
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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 treibt mit zweitem Aegis-Superschiff voran, das zum größten Schiff seiner Marine werden soll
Das Schiff wird von Japan Marine United in Yokohama gebaut und soll 2028 in Dienst gestellt werden. Die Einheiten des ASEV-Programms werden die größten Raketenplattformen in der Geschichte der japanischen Maritimen Selbstverteidigungsstreitkräfte sein.
Read MoreJapan advances with second Aegis super warship set to become the largest in its naval force
The vessel will be built by Japan Marine United in Yokohama and is expected to enter service in 2028; ships under the ASEV program will be the largest missile units in the history of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
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일본, 드론과 대함 미사일 운용이 가능한 새로운 초계함 공개
일본 기업 Japan Maritime United는 2026년 3월 13일 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force(JMSDF)를 위해 건조된 새로운 사쿠라(Sakura)형 초계함 두 척의 진수식을 개최했다.
Read MoreJapan avslører nye patruljeskip som kan operere droner og sjømålsmissiler
Det japanske selskapet Japan Maritime United holdt 13. mars 2026 en seremoni for sjøsettingen av to nye patruljeskip av typen Sakura, beregnet for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Read MoreJapán új járőrhajókat mutatott be, amelyek drónokat és hajóellenes rakétákat is képesek alkalmazni
A japán Japan Maritime United vállalat 2026. március 13-án tartotta két új, Sakura típusú járőrhajó vízrebocsátási ceremóniáját, amelyeket a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) számára építenek.
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