JMSDF releases first images of JS Izumo's new rectangular flight deck as second-phase modifications progress, advancing its conversion into an F-35B "Lightning Carrier." The Japan Maritime ...
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s second Izumo-class helicopter carrier JS Kaga, whose bow has been modified to a rectangular shape to enable operations of the stealth F-35B fighter. Credit: ...
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the 12th Mogami-class guided-missile frigate on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The vessel, which will be in service as ...
The lead boat, JS Taigei (SS-513), was commissioned in March 2022, and each year since, an additional submarine of the class has entered service with the JMSDF. The first submarine in the class was ...