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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)
Japan and South Korea’s Unnecessary Squabble
By Sukjoon Yoon
The radar lock-on spat centers on a key point: search and rescue operations are not warfare.
Japan Commissions One of the World's Most Advanced Attack Subs
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The latest boat of Japan’s most advanced class of diesel-electric attack subs was commissioned earlier this week.
US, Japan Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. Navy carrier strike group began a bilateral maritime drill with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force this week.
US, Japan To Hold Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise Off Guam
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will kick off a joint naval drill this week in the Western Pacific.
Japan Launches 10th Advanced High-Tech Attack Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new diesel-electric attack submarine is expected to be commissioned into the Maritime Self-Defense Force in 2019.
East China Sea: Japan Coast Guard Plans Miyako Island Facility Upgrades
By Ankit Panda
Japan continues to bolster its maritime law enforcement capabilities in the East China Sea.
Japan Commissions New Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new super quiet diesel electric attack submarine was handed over to the Japanese navy this week.
US, Japan, ROK Hold Joint Missile Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Warships from the three countries are holding a trilateral missile warning informational link exercise this week.
US and Japan Hold Naval Drill Off Guam
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) are holding an bilateral training exercise this week.
The New ‘Normal’ in the East China Sea
By Lyle J. Morris
China and Japan are engaged in a long-term test of wills over disputed waters and territory in the East China Sea.
Japan, US, South Korea Hold Missile Defense Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval exercise staged to counter North Korean missile threats concluded on Sunday.
US, UK, and Japan Navies Sign First-Ever Trilateral Cooperation Agreement
By Steven Stashwick
Agreement paves way for greater cooperation to achieve "mutually desired strategic effects."