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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.
From China's New Aircraft Carrier to Malabar 2017: Naval Update in the Asia-Pacific
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's editors discuss recent naval procurement decisions and exercises across the Asia-Pacific region.
Is Japan Truly a Powerful Country?
By Satoru Nagao
Japan's true power can only emerge if other countries, including the United States, require it.
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's Izumo Helicopter Carrier to Escort US Navy Supply Ship
By Ankit Panda
The JS Izumo will have its first deployment alongside a U.S. Navy vessel outside of exercises.
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
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan plans to dispatch its largest warship to the disputed waters.
Japan Launches New Helicopter Destroyer
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo unveils its second Izumo-class helicopter carrier.
Japan's New Helicopter Carrier: Bad News for Chinese Subs?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan now has all the building blocks to field a powerful carrier strike group.
Aircraft Carriers or Not? Flattops in the Pacific
A number of countries are building amphibious ships with the potential to operate fixed-wing aircraft. Could an arms race ensue?
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