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Izumo-class helicopter destroyer
![Japan’s Defense Ministry: JS Izumo Drone Video Posted Online Is Highly Likely Authentic Japan’s Defense Ministry: JS Izumo Drone Video Posted Online Is Highly Likely Authentic](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-05-144941.jpeg)
Japan’s Defense Ministry: JS Izumo Drone Video Posted Online Is Highly Likely Authentic
By Takahashi Kosuke
The ministry says “it is taking this extremely seriously as it could pose a serious hindrance to national defense,” and is urgently taking countermeasures.
![In a First, US Jets Will Fly Off a Japanese Warship This Fall In a First, US Jets Will Fly Off a Japanese Warship This Fall](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-lds-1-_-izumo-putz-3.jpg)
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.”
![Is Japan About to Officially Upgrade to Aircraft Carriers? Is Japan About to Officially Upgrade to Aircraft Carriers?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ddh-183いずも型護衛艦.jpg)
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.
![Japan’s Largest Aircraft Carrier to Operate in South China Sea, Indian Ocean for 2 Months Japan’s Largest Aircraft Carrier to Operate in South China Sea, Indian Ocean for 2 Months](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-3497033.jpg)
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.
![Trump May Tour Japan’s Largest Warship During Asia Trip Next Month Trump May Tour Japan’s Largest Warship During Asia Trip Next Month](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ddh-183いずも型護衛艦.jpg)
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.
![Philippines’ Duterte First Head of State to Visit Japan’s Largest Warship Philippines’ Duterte First Head of State to Visit Japan’s Largest Warship](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-18839552_1299885720130908_6149538282277293402_o.jpg)
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.
![Vietnam: Japan’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Participates in Major Naval Exercise Vietnam: Japan’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Participates in Major Naval Exercise](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-33947962654_650b80596f_o.jpg)
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.
![South China Sea: Japan’s Largest Warship Concludes Drill With US Navy Littoral Combat Ship South China Sea: Japan’s Largest Warship Concludes Drill With US Navy Littoral Combat Ship](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ddh-183いずも型護衛艦.jpg)
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.
![Japan Dispatches Biggest Warship to Protect US Navy Vessel, Putting New Security Law to Work Japan Dispatches Biggest Warship to Protect US Navy Vessel, Putting New Security Law to Work](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ddh-183いずも型護衛艦.jpg)
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.
![Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Commissions Second Helicopter Carrier Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Commissions Second Helicopter Carrier](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-03-22_16-02-08.jpg)
Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Commissions Second Helicopter Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s newest surface combatant entered service on March 22.
![Japan Maritime Self Defense Force to Send Largest Carrier to the South China Sea Japan Maritime Self Defense Force to Send Largest Carrier to the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-26_21-20-06.jpg)
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.
![Japan Launches New Helicopter Destroyer Japan Launches New Helicopter Destroyer](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-27_20-54-57.jpg)
Japan Launches New Helicopter Destroyer
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo unveils its second Izumo-class helicopter carrier.
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