JMSDF patches hit hard.
March 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
JMSDF patches hit hard.
sorry man the jmsdf has a full schedule of performing the space battleship yamato theme for gatherings of like 6 tourists would love to help but we're busy
BREAKING Japan says it is "not considering" maritime security operations after US President Donald Trump called for other countries to send warships to help protect the Strait of Hormuz
March 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM
sorry man the jmsdf has a full schedule of performing the space battleship yamato theme for gatherings of like 6 tourists would love to help but we're busy
Japan has selected the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system to equip the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Naval News reached out to the JMSDF to find out more about this procurement 👇
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New Details on Japan's MQ-9B SeaGuardian Procurement for JMSDF - Naval News
Japan has selected the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system to equip the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
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December 5, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Japan has selected the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system to equip the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Naval News reached out to the JMSDF to find out more about this procurement 👇
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Japanese news outlet Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Akizuki transited the Taiwan Strait on 2/5.
This marks the first time a JMSDF warship independently transited the Taiwan Strait.
This marks the first time a JMSDF warship independently transited the Taiwan Strait.
March 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Japanese news outlet Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Akizuki transited the Taiwan Strait on 2/5.
This marks the first time a JMSDF warship independently transited the Taiwan Strait.
This marks the first time a JMSDF warship independently transited the Taiwan Strait.
Translation from Kobahawk: "ain't no way we're sending the JMSDF"
March 15, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Translation from Kobahawk: "ain't no way we're sending the JMSDF"
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the fourth of its Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK), which feature better detection and anti-detection capabilities than its older boats 🇯🇵
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Japan Commissions Fourth Taigei-class Submarine - Naval News
The JMSDF has commissioned the fourth of its Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK)
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March 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the fourth of its Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK), which feature better detection and anti-detection capabilities than its older boats 🇯🇵
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On February 17, 2025, Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems Co., Ltd. launched the fourth Hibiki-class auxiliary ocean surveillance ship on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) 🇯🇵
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Japan launches fourth Hibiki-class auxiliary ocean surveillance ship for the JMSDF - Naval News
Japanese shipbuilder MHI Maritime Systems Co., Ltd. launched the fourth Hibiki-class auxiliary ocean surveillance ship for the JMSDF...
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February 17, 2025 at 10:25 AM
On February 17, 2025, Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems Co., Ltd. launched the fourth Hibiki-class auxiliary ocean surveillance ship on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) 🇯🇵
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Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has launched the sixth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine “Sogei” ｢そうげい｣ for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) 🇯🇵
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Japan Launches Sixth Taigei-Class Submarine for JMSDF - Naval News
Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has launched the sixth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine "Sogei" ｢そうげい｣ for the JMSDF
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October 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has launched the sixth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine “Sogei” ｢そうげい｣ for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) 🇯🇵
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JMSDF 「そうりゅう」型 …「おやしお」型かな🤨
September 10, 2024 at 1:24 AM
JMSDF 「そうりゅう」型 …「おやしお」型かな🤨
May 1, 2026 at 9:08 AM
January 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM
British and Japanese aircraft carriers operating together. What a time to be alive.
Images via JMSDF PAO.
Images via JMSDF PAO.
August 12, 2025 at 11:11 AM
British and Japanese aircraft carriers operating together. What a time to be alive.
Images via JMSDF PAO.
Images via JMSDF PAO.
Japanese shipbuilder Japan Marine United (JMU) launched the first two of a planned fleet of 12 offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the JMSDF in a ceremony at its shipyard in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo 🇯🇵
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Japan’s JMU launches first two new Offshore Patrol Vessels for JMSDF - Naval News
JMU Launches First Two Offshore Patrol Vessels for the JMSDF to Strengthen Maritime Surveillance Amid China's Aggressive Maritime Activities
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November 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Japanese shipbuilder Japan Marine United (JMU) launched the first two of a planned fleet of 12 offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the JMSDF in a ceremony at its shipyard in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo 🇯🇵
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Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launched Nagara, the tenth of a planned fleet of 12 Mogami-class multirole frigates, for the JMSDF 🇯🇵
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Japan’s MHI Launches Tenth Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate for JMSDF - Naval News
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launched Nagara, the tenth of a planned fleet of 12 Mogami-class multirole frigates, for the JMSDF
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December 19, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launched Nagara, the tenth of a planned fleet of 12 Mogami-class multirole frigates, for the JMSDF 🇯🇵
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Modern Japanese naval vessels, on display at the JMSDF museum in Sasebo, Japan.
April 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Modern Japanese naval vessels, on display at the JMSDF museum in Sasebo, Japan.
JMSDF "helicopter destroyer" and several escorts leaving Tokyo Bay currently.
🇯🇵 JS Hyuga DDH-181
🇯🇵 JS Kongo DDG-173
🇯🇵 JS Akizuki DD-115
🇯🇵 JS Ariake DD-109
🇯🇵 JS Murasame DD-101
🇯🇵 JS Kumano FFM-2
🇯🇵 JS Hyuga DDH-181
🇯🇵 JS Kongo DDG-173
🇯🇵 JS Akizuki DD-115
🇯🇵 JS Ariake DD-109
🇯🇵 JS Murasame DD-101
🇯🇵 JS Kumano FFM-2
May 29, 2025 at 1:28 AM
JMSDF "helicopter destroyer" and several escorts leaving Tokyo Bay currently.
🇯🇵 JS Hyuga DDH-181
🇯🇵 JS Kongo DDG-173
🇯🇵 JS Akizuki DD-115
🇯🇵 JS Ariake DD-109
🇯🇵 JS Murasame DD-101
🇯🇵 JS Kumano FFM-2
🇯🇵 JS Hyuga DDH-181
🇯🇵 JS Kongo DDG-173
🇯🇵 JS Akizuki DD-115
🇯🇵 JS Ariake DD-109
🇯🇵 JS Murasame DD-101
🇯🇵 JS Kumano FFM-2
Favorite liminal combat environment: the Toyko flood tunnels
June 5, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Favorite liminal combat environment: the Toyko flood tunnels
June 23, 2024 at 1:06 AM
The JMSDF has announced that it has acquired two types of underwater gliders : The SeaExplorer X2 and the Slocum G3 🇯🇵🇫🇷🇺🇸
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Japan acquires French and American underwater gliders for evaluation - Naval News
The JMSDF has announced that it has acquired two types of unmanned underwater gliders as test examples for maritime observation.
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March 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The JMSDF has announced that it has acquired two types of underwater gliders : The SeaExplorer X2 and the Slocum G3 🇯🇵🇫🇷🇺🇸
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On December 22, Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the 12th and final Mogami-class multirole frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) 🇯🇵
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Japan’s MHI launches final Mogami-class FFM for JMSDF - Naval News
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the 12th and final Mogami-class multirole frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
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December 22, 2025 at 7:27 AM
On December 22, Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) launched the 12th and final Mogami-class multirole frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) 🇯🇵
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Obviously, Japan should not send JMSDF vessels to have any role at all in “reopening” the Strait of Hormuz. The idea is ridiculous.
March 15, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Obviously, Japan should not send JMSDF vessels to have any role at all in “reopening” the Strait of Hormuz. The idea is ridiculous.
The JMSDF has selected the General Atomics SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program 🇯🇵
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Japan Maritime Defense Force Selects MQ-9B SeaGuardians - Naval News
The JMSDF has selected the General Atomics SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program.
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December 4, 2024 at 5:35 AM
The JMSDF has selected the General Atomics SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program 🇯🇵
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#SubWednesday #Submarines
Japan Maritime Self-defence Forces Sōryū-class (16SS) diesel-electric attack submarine surfacing in the Sagami Bay during 2015 JMSDF Fleet Review rehearsal, October 15, 2015. Photo by JMSDF.
Japan Maritime Self-defence Forces Sōryū-class (16SS) diesel-electric attack submarine surfacing in the Sagami Bay during 2015 JMSDF Fleet Review rehearsal, October 15, 2015. Photo by JMSDF.
June 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#SubWednesday #Submarines
Japan Maritime Self-defence Forces Sōryū-class (16SS) diesel-electric attack submarine surfacing in the Sagami Bay during 2015 JMSDF Fleet Review rehearsal, October 15, 2015. Photo by JMSDF.
Japan Maritime Self-defence Forces Sōryū-class (16SS) diesel-electric attack submarine surfacing in the Sagami Bay during 2015 JMSDF Fleet Review rehearsal, October 15, 2015. Photo by JMSDF.