The Diplomat

From 4 Flotillas to 3: Inside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Historic Overhaul

The destroyer JS Kaga, the second ship of the Izumo class. Credit: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force In March 2026, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) will undertake its most sweeping ...
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NEW Review of All Japan Self-Defense Forces Equipment / Quantity of All Equipment

Established in 1954, the JSDF comprises the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. They are controlled by the Ministry of Defense ...
The Japan Times

Japan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia

Tokyo will supply Australia with the first three of a planned fleet of 11 new warships in a deal that highlights the progress ...
USNI

Japan Poised to Increase Defense Spending to $70 Billion, 2% of its GDP

A Japanese warship drills with a Royal Canadian Navy ship in the Pacific in 2024. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo Japan’s cabinet approved a Fiscal Year 2025 supplementary budget that is ...