Japanese Navy (JMSDF) : Updates and Discussions
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ミサイル迎撃能力最大級に 発射装置3割増、新型イージス 三菱重工、JMUと設計契約・防衛省（時事通信） - Yahoo!ニュース
防衛省がミサイル防衛の要として位置付け、新たに建造するイージス・システム搭載艦が、迎撃ミサイルなどを収納、発射する垂直ミサイル発射装置（VLS）の数を大幅に増やし、海上自衛隊のイージス艦では迎撃能
128 VLS on AESV.
Japan Kicks Off New Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Project
Known as the "new SSM," the missile is expected to help bolster the defenses of Japan's southern islands against possible Chinese aggression.
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Japan is developing multiple long range missiles.
1. Type 12 Upgraded Missile (range 900-1200km)
2. Island Defence Missile (range 700-900km)
3. TALM (range upto 1500km)
Though I find 1 and 2 are kind of redundant in capability. May be 1 is only tailored for anti-ship roles while 2 is developed for land attack.
Japan requests largest defense budget ever - Naval News
The Japanese MoD on August 31 requested $52.9 billion (7.7 trillion yen) for fiscal year 2024, its largest ever defense budget request.
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Everyone is moving towards cruiser sized ships.Japan requests largest defense budget ever - Naval News
The Japanese MoD on August 31 requested $52.9 billion (7.7 trillion yen) for fiscal year 2024, its largest ever defense budget request.
Japan inks deal to buy 400 long-range missiles from US
Tokyo (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 - Japan signed a deal with its ally the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk missiles as it ramps up its military capacity to counter regional security threats.
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Looks great, I dislike the forward deck elevator and wish they had installed a ramp but it's still a huge step up. Baby steps towards fielding a dedicated carrier. Would love to see a Japanese take on a 21st century CATOBAR carrier... after they do away with their pesky rules that is.Japan's modifgied Kaga carrier (modified Izumo):
JS Kaga - Wikipedia
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Japan's Missile Defense Ships Will Now Be Multi-Role, Cruiser-Like
Japan moves away from procuring dedicated missile defense ships, opting for a multi-role, cruiser-like design that focuses on that mission.
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