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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)
Japan Commissions 10th Soryu-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s newest diesel-electric attack submarine was commissioned on March 18.
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Japan to Commission 10th <i>Soryu</i>-Class Attack Sub This Month
March 12, 2019
Japan to Commission 10th Soryu-Class Attack Sub This Month
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's latest diesel-electric attack submarine will be commissioned on March 18.
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Japan to Commission 10th Soryu-Class Attack Sub This Month
Japan and South Korea’s Unnecessary Squabble
January 12, 2019
Japan and South Korea’s Unnecessary Squabble
The radar lock-on spat centers on a key point: search and rescue operations are not warfare.
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Japan and South Korea’s Unnecessary Squabble
Japan Commissions One of the World's Most Advanced Attack Subs
March 15, 2018
Japan Commissions One of the World's Most Advanced Attack Subs
The latest boat of Japan’s most advanced class of diesel-electric attack subs was commissioned earlier this week.
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Japan Commissions One of the World's Most Advanced Attack Subs
US, Japan Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill in South China Sea
March 14, 2018
US, Japan Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill in South China Sea
A U.S. Navy carrier strike group began a bilateral maritime drill with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force this week.
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US, Japan Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill in South China Sea
US, Japan To Hold Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise Off Guam
March 07, 2018
US, Japan To Hold Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise Off Guam
The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will kick off a joint naval drill this week in the Western Pacific.
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US, Japan To Hold Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise Off Guam
Japan Launches 10th Advanced High-Tech Attack Sub
November 09, 2017
Japan Launches 10th Advanced High-Tech Attack Sub
The new diesel-electric attack submarine is expected to be commissioned into the Maritime Self-Defense Force in 2019.
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Japan Launches 10th Advanced High-Tech Attack Sub
East China Sea: Japan Coast Guard Plans Miyako Island Facility Upgrades
September 24, 2017
East China Sea: Japan Coast Guard Plans Miyako Island Facility Upgrades
Japan continues to bolster its maritime law enforcement capabilities in the East China Sea.
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East China Sea: Japan Coast Guard Plans Miyako Island Facility Upgrades
Japan Commissions New Attack Submarine
March 16, 2017
Japan Commissions New Attack Submarine
The new super quiet diesel electric attack submarine was handed over to the Japanese navy this week.
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Japan Commissions New Attack Submarine
US, Japan, ROK Hold Joint Missile Drill
March 15, 2017
US, Japan, ROK Hold Joint Missile Drill
Warships from the three countries are holding a trilateral missile warning informational link exercise this week.
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US, Japan, ROK Hold Joint Missile Drill
US and Japan Hold Naval Drill Off Guam
March 08, 2017
US and Japan Hold Naval Drill Off Guam
The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) are holding an bilateral training exercise this week.
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US and Japan Hold Naval Drill Off Guam
The New ‘Normal’ in the East China Sea
February 24, 2017
The New ‘Normal’ in the East China Sea
China and Japan are engaged in a long-term test of wills over disputed waters and territory in the East China Sea.
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The New ‘Normal’ in the East China Sea
Japan, US, South Korea Hold Missile Defense Drill
January 24, 2017
Japan, US, South Korea Hold Missile Defense Drill
The naval exercise staged to counter North Korean missile threats concluded on Sunday.
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Japan, US, South Korea Hold Missile Defense Drill
US, UK, and Japan Navies Sign First-Ever Trilateral Cooperation Agreement
November 01, 2016
US, UK, and Japan Navies Sign First-Ever Trilateral Cooperation Agreement
Agreement paves way for greater cooperation to achieve "mutually desired strategic effects."
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US, UK, and Japan Navies Sign First-Ever Trilateral Cooperation Agreement
US to Upgrade Japanese and South Korean Destroyers With Latest Combat System
August 17, 2016
US to Upgrade Japanese and South Korean Destroyers With Latest Combat System
Japanese and South Korean destroyers are to receive the latest variant of the Aegis Combat System.
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US to Upgrade Japanese and South Korean Destroyers With Latest Combat System
Japan Extends Anti-Piracy Mission off Somalia For Another Year
June 22, 2016
Japan Extends Anti-Piracy Mission off Somalia For Another Year
Two Japanese destroyers and two maritime patrol aircraft will continue their anti-piracy mission into 2017.
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Japan Extends Anti-Piracy Mission off Somalia For Another Year
Japan Sends Helicopter Destroyer to South China Sea
April 12, 2016
Japan Sends Helicopter Destroyer to South China Sea
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force warship will join a naval exercise held off Indonesia this week.
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Japan Sends Helicopter Destroyer to South China Sea
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