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US, Japan Conduct Cooperative Naval Deployment in Strait of Malacca
By Ankit Panda
The exercise placed the spotlight on one of the region’s most important strategic chokepoints.
Trump to Inspect Japan’s Izumo-Class Aircraft Carrier in May
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. president will likely board the Japanese flattop during a state visit to Japan in late May.
Japan Approves Plans to Convert Izumo-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carriers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s two largest warships will be converted into aircraft carriers over the next five years.
Japan to Convert Izumo-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force plans to upgrade one of its flattops into a full-fledged aircraft carrier.
Study: Japan’s Largest Warship Can Support F-35B
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A study commissioned by Japan’s Ministry of Defense concludes that its latest class of helicopter destroyers can be turned into full-fledged aircraft carriers.
An F-35B for Japan's Izumo-class: Obstacles and Challenges
By Robert Farley
What does Japan need to consider before pursuing F-35B fighters for its helicopter destroyers?
Source: Japan's Largest Warship Was Designed as an Aircraft Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Blueprints reveal that Japan's latest class of helicopter destroyers has been designed to operate the F-35B.
Japan Plans to Convert the Izumo-class Into a True Aircraft Carrier?
By Ankit Panda
Recent Japanese Ministry of Defense leaks are suggestive of plans to convert these so-called helicopter destroyers.
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.
India-Japan-US Malabar 2017 Naval Exercises Kick Off With Anti-Submarine Warfare in Focus
By Ankit Panda
This exercise is the first to involve a carrier from each of the navies.
South China Sea: Japan's Izumo Helicopter Carrier Conducts Drill With US Navy Carrier
By Ankit Panda
The Izumo additionally escorted U.S. Navy vessels in the South China Sea.
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.