The U-36A, one of the JMSDF’s most secretive assets, conducted its last flight at Iwakuni Air Base and retired quietly on Mar. 10, 2025, after 37 years of service. The U-36A, one of the JMSDF’s (Japan ...

Japanese destroyer JS Chokai is in the US for modifications that will allow it to carry Tomahawk missiles. Tomahawks, made by RTX, are long-range missiles that will represent a major firepower boost ...

The HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group will link up with the Japanese task group of the JS Kaga to practice combined F-35B operations. The UK's Royal Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense ...

SEOUL, South Korea – The leader of Japan’s powerful navy, the Maritime Self-Defense Force, announced his resignation Friday after multiple members of his force were punished for professional failings.

Sailors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) man the rails and return salutes while receiving passing honors from Sailors of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kongo-class ...

Natori , the ninth Mogami-class frigate on order for the JMSDF, is seen here at its launch ceremony on 24 June 2024. (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy ...

SH-60K helicopter from the Hyūga-class helicopter destroyer JS Hyūga (DDH 181) prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56); ...