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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)
Japan to Pay First Visit to Cambodian Naval Base Funded by China
By Sebastian Strangio
Phnom Penh is eager to demonstrate that Ream Naval Base will be open to foreign navies, though Western suspicions are likely to persist.
In Historic First, Japan Sends Naval Ship Through the Taiwan Strait
By Takahashi Kosuke
With the unprecedented move this time, Japan now joined the other Western countries engaging in freedom-of-navigation exercises in the Taiwan Strait.
Japan’s Largest Warship JS Kaga Will Conduct F-35B Onboard Operation Tests off the California Coast
By Takahashi Kosuke
It’s a crucial step for Tokyo’s ambition to convert two Izumo-class vessels into fully-fledged aircraft carriers.
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.
Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 Highlights Japan’s Naval Diplomacy
By Andrew Orchard
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s naval diplomacy mission has expanded to meet foreign policy needs.
1 Dead, 7 Missing After 2 JMSDF Helicopters Crash in the Pacific Ocean
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan’s minister of defense said the cause was still being investigated, but called a mid-air collision a “high possibility.”
Australia Lists Japan’s Mogami Class as 1 of 4 Contenders for Its Next Frigate
By Takahashi Kosuke
The JMSDF chief praised the move as “a sign of the high trust and evaluation” of Japanese defense equipment.
Japan’s Growing Drone Budget
By Dan Gettinger
Tokyo’s spending on uncrewed systems and capabilities appears to have risen considerably.
Japan Commissions Second Taigei-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Takahashi Kosuke
The JS Hakugei, like others of its class, is equipped with lithium-ion batteries.
3 Takeaways From International Fleet Review 2022 in Japan
By Takahashi Kosuke
From strong representation among Asian navies to a “coincidence” involving a U.S. aircraft carrier.
Will South Korea Join Japan’s International Fleet Review?
By Kosuke Takahashi
Japan’s upcoming naval fleet review will be a litmus test for South Korea’s Yoon administration to improve bilateral ties.
Japan Launches Third Taigei-Class Submarine for JMSDF
By Kosuke Takahashi
The newly launched Jingei SSK is expected to enter service in March 2024.
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