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Izumo-class helicopter destroyer
September 04, 2021
In a First, US Jets Will Fly Off a Japanese Warship This Fall
By Steven Stashwick
Marine Corps F-35B fighters will operate off Japan’s modified “helicopter destroyers.”
December 01, 2018
Is Japan About to Officially Upgrade to Aircraft Carriers?
By Daniel Hurst
A reported plan to modify the Izumo-class will face obstacles at home and abroad.
July 04, 2018
Japan’s Largest Aircraft Carrier to Operate in South China Sea, Indian Ocean for 2 Months
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s largest warship will tour the South China and Indian Ocean for two months beginning in September.
October 24, 2017
Trump May Tour Japan’s Largest Warship During Asia Trip Next Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese government sources indicate that the U.S. president has been invited to inspect Japan’s helicopter carrier.
June 05, 2017
Philippines’ Duterte First Head of State to Visit Japan’s Largest Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Philippine president purportedly expressed his willingness to deepen defense cooperation with Japan while onboard.
May 24, 2017
Vietnam: Japan’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Participates in Major Naval Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s largest warship is currently taking part in a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief drill in Vietnam.
May 20, 2017
South China Sea: Japan’s Largest Warship Concludes Drill With US Navy Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and U.S. Navy completed a passing exercise in the South China Sea this week.
May 09, 2017
Japan Dispatches Biggest Warship to Protect US Navy Vessel, Putting New Security Law to Work
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan has issued its first order to protect a U.S. Navy warship under the country’s new security legislation.
March 23, 2017
Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Commissions Second Helicopter Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s newest surface combatant entered service on March 22.
March 18, 2017
Japan Maritime Self Defense Force to Send Largest Carrier to the South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan plans to dispatch its largest warship to the disputed waters.
August 29, 2015
Japan Launches New Helicopter Destroyer
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo unveils its second Izumo-class helicopter carrier.
March 28, 2015
Japan's New Helicopter Carrier: Bad News for Chinese Subs?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan now has all the building blocks to field a powerful carrier strike group.
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