The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (Japanese: 海上自衛隊, Hepburn: Kaijō Jieitai), abbreviated JMSDF (海自, Kaiji), [5] also simply known as the Japanese Navy, [6] is the maritime warfare branch …

Jan 21, 2025 · 海上自衛隊〔JMSDF〕オフィシャルサイト：国際防衛協力や災害派遣といった海上自衛隊の国内外の活動、プレスリリース、艦艇／航空機などの装備品の情報、音楽演奏や艦艇一般公開 …

Nov 13, 2025 · The first and second ships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's new patrol vessel class, Sakura and Tachibana, were launched by Japan Marine United (JMU) on November 13, 2025 …

Nov 13, 2025 · The JMSDF has said those patrol vessels are a new class of patrol ships specialized for routine surveillance and monitoring in Japan’s surrounding waters, including the Nansei Islands, the ...

Dec 17, 2024 · Learn about the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), its history, mission, fleet composition, and recent developments in maritime defense.

List of active ships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is a list of ships in active service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The JMSDF is one of the world's largest navies, and the second …

Jan 1, 2025 · Against this backdrop, the JMSDF has contributed to the realization of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” by deploying units in the vast sea area last year, while continuing monitoring and …

Jul 17, 2025 · This bilateral exercise portrayed the interoperability and cooperation between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF, showcasing Santa Fe and the JMSDF submarine’s capability to work together …

Sep 19, 2025 · 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).

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (Japanese: 海上自衛隊, Hepburn: Kaijō Jieitai?), abbreviated JMSDF (海自, Kaiji?), [5] also simply known as the Japanese Navy, [6] is the maritime warfare …