The Japanese Navy, or as they’re officially known, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), is slated to operate a total of twelve Sōryū-class submarines. These diesel-electric attack ...

Key Points and Summary on Taigei-Class Submarines - Japan's new Taigei-class submarines are among the most advanced diesel-electric boats in the world, representing a significant threat to potential ...

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned its tenth Mogami-class frigate, JS Nagara (ながら), on June 29, 2026 ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: As potent as the class is, expect a replacement class that builds upon this hunter-killer within the next decade. Japan is exploring unmanned underwater vehicles, and ...

Graduates from 12 nationalities earn places at top universities across the UK, USA, Japan, Canada, Australia and beyond — ...

Japan has launched the first of a new class of attack submarines. (Courtesy of Japan's Defense Ministry) MELBOURNE, Australia — Japan has launched the first of a new class of diesel-electric ...

The diesel-electric attack submarine Jingei was launched at a ceremony in Kobe City on October 12, 2022. Credit: Kosuke Takahashi Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the third ...

The 8,200-ton, 170-meter--long destroyers are equipped with the Aegis Baseline J7 combat system. (Courtesy of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) MELBOURNE, Australia — Japan has launched the first ...

Capt. David Schappert, left, commander of Submarine Squadron 15, observes the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine JS Soryu as it arrives in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a port visit, June 7, 2018.