JMSDF Launches ‘Fleet Surface Force’, Scrapping Decades-Old ‘Escort Fleet’ - navalnews.com

JMSDF Launches ‘Fleet Surface Force’, Scrapping Decades-Old ‘Escort Fleet’  navalnews.com

JMSDF Launches ‘Fleet Surface Force’, Scrapping ‘Escort Fleet’ - RealClearDefense

JMSDF Launches ‘Fleet Surface Force’, Scrapping ‘Escort Fleet’  RealClearDefense

Japan combines surface combatants and minesweepers under unified command - Baird Maritime

Japan combines surface combatants and minesweepers under unified command  Baird Maritime

US MDA, JMSDF Complete Successful ASEV Integration Testing - navalnews.com

US MDA, JMSDF Complete Successful ASEV Integration Testing  navalnews.com

Japan Germany Defense - GazetteXtra

Japan Germany Defense  GazetteXtra

Flurry of launches boosts JMSDF fleet before fiscal year ends - Asian Military Review

Flurry of launches boosts JMSDF fleet before fiscal year ends  Asian Military Review

Japan Germany Defense - Goshen News

Japan Germany Defense  Goshen News

shownews - Japan: JMSDF commissions fifth TAIGEI-class submarine - FW-MAG Future Warfare Magazine

shownews - Japan: JMSDF commissions fifth TAIGEI-class submarine  FW-MAG Future Warfare Magazine

“Jungle Attack” Strengthens Bonds Between CFAO and the Community - DVIDS

“Jungle Attack” Strengthens Bonds Between CFAO and the Community  DVIDS

U.S., Japan Naval Forces Complete Mine Warfare Exercise 3JA 2025 - navy.mil

U.S., Japan Naval Forces Complete Mine Warfare Exercise 3JA 2025  navy.mil

JMSDF accelerates transition from defensive posture to offensive capability - China Military

JMSDF accelerates transition from defensive posture to offensive capability  China Military

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

From 4 Flotillas to 3: Inside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Historic Overhaul  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Japan launches third and fourth Sakura-class OPVs for JMSDF - navalnews.com

Japan launches third and fourth Sakura-class OPVs for JMSDF  navalnews.com

New Details Emerge on JMSDF Port for Strategically Vital Amami Oshima, Drawing Local Business Int...

New Details Emerge on JMSDF Port for Strategically Vital Amami Oshima, Drawing Local Business Interest  Asian Military Review

U.S. Marines, Sailors and JMSDF members conduct flight operations aboard the JS Kaga [Image 9 of ...

U.S. Marines, Sailors and JMSDF members conduct flight operations aboard the JS Kaga [Image 9 of 13]  DVIDS

U.S. Marines, Sailors and JMSDF members conduct flight operations aboard the JS Kaga [Image 3 of ...

U.S. Marines, Sailors and JMSDF members conduct flight operations aboard the JS Kaga [Image 3 of 13]  DVIDS

Japan’s MHI launches final Mogami-class FFM for JMSDF - navalnews.com

Japan’s MHI launches final Mogami-class FFM for JMSDF  navalnews.com

High-Energy Laser System Spotted Aboard JMSDF Test Ship - navalnews.com

High-Energy Laser System Spotted Aboard JMSDF Test Ship  navalnews.com

Japan Marine United launches fifth Awaji-class minesweeper for JMSDF - navalnews.com

Japan Marine United launches fifth Awaji-class minesweeper for JMSDF  navalnews.com

Japan’s JMU launches first two new Offshore Patrol Vessels for JMSDF - navalnews.com

Japan’s JMU launches first two new Offshore Patrol Vessels for JMSDF  navalnews.com

JMSDF Conducts Unusual Mine-Laying Exercise — A Possible Strategic Message Behind the Operation -...

JMSDF Conducts Unusual Mine-Laying Exercise — A Possible Strategic Message Behind the Operation  navalnews.com

U.S. Marines, Sailors and JMSDF members conduct flight operations aboard the JS Kaga [Image 4 of ...

U.S. Marines, Sailors and JMSDF members conduct flight operations aboard the JS Kaga [Image 4 of 13]  DVIDS

Japan launches first pair of OPVs for JMSDF - Asian Military Review

Japan launches first pair of OPVs for JMSDF  Asian Military Review

VMM-262 maintains MV-22B Osprey at JMSDF Kanoya Air Base [Image 6 of 9] - DVIDS

VMM-262 maintains MV-22B Osprey at JMSDF Kanoya Air Base [Image 6 of 9]  DVIDS

VMM-262 arrives at JMSDF Kanoya Air Base [Image 5 of 8] - DVIDS

VMM-262 arrives at JMSDF Kanoya Air Base [Image 5 of 8]  DVIDS

JMSDF FEF visits C3F, TTGP [Image 7 of 10] - DVIDS

JMSDF FEF visits C3F, TTGP [Image 7 of 10]  DVIDS

JMSDF FEF visits C3F, TTGP [Image 5 of 10] - DVIDS

JMSDF FEF visits C3F, TTGP [Image 5 of 10]  DVIDS

Japan Launches First 2 New Offshore Patrol Vessels for JMSDF - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Curren...

Japan Launches First 2 New Offshore Patrol Vessels for JMSDF  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

JMSDF SHIPS DOCK IN DAVAO Vessels of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force — JS Yamagiri and JS S...

JMSDF SHIPS DOCK IN DAVAO Vessels of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force — JS Yamagiri and JS Shiranui — arrived at the Port of Davao in Sasa on Monday, February 23, 2026 The visit aims to strengthen ties between the Philippine and Japanese n  facebook.com

U.S. Marines, Sailors and JMSDF members conduct flight operations aboard the JS Kaga [Image 13 of...

U.S. Marines, Sailors and JMSDF members conduct flight operations aboard the JS Kaga [Image 13 of 13]  DVIDS

U.S. Navy, JGSDF, and JMSDF members participate in simulated mass casualty training [Image 6 of 7...

U.S. Navy, JGSDF, and JMSDF members participate in simulated mass casualty training [Image 6 of 7]  DVIDS

Japan Launches 6th Taigei-Class Submarine for JMSDF - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs...

Japan Launches 6th Taigei-Class Submarine for JMSDF  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Japan Launches Sixth Taigei-Class Submarine for JMSDF - navalnews.com

Japan Launches Sixth Taigei-Class Submarine for JMSDF  navalnews.com

JMSDF SHIPS DOCK IN DAVAO Vessels of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force — JS Yamagiri and JS S...

JMSDF SHIPS DOCK IN DAVAO Vessels of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force — JS Yamagiri and JS Shiranui — arrived at the Port of Davao in Sasa on Monday, February 23, 2026 The visit aims to strengthen ties between the Philippine and Japanese n  facebook.com

ADM SAITO, Chief of Staff JMSDF made an official visit to Indonesia - mod.go.jp

ADM SAITO, Chief of Staff JMSDF made an official visit to Indonesia  mod.go.jp

JMSDF ships JS AKEBONO and the Royal Malaysian Navy conducted the fourth bilateral exercise “MALP...

JMSDF ships JS AKEBONO and the Royal Malaysian Navy conducted the fourth bilateral exercise “MALPAN” this year  my.emb-japan.go.jp

Visit to India by Vice Admiral KUNIMI｜JMSDF Official Site - mod.go.jp

Visit to India by Vice Admiral KUNIMI｜JMSDF Official Site  mod.go.jp

Japan’s ‘Big Whale’ Taigei-Class AIP Submarine Has A Warning for China - National Security Journal

Japan’s ‘Big Whale’ Taigei-Class AIP Submarine Has A Warning for China  National Security Journal

Indian Navy joins U.S.-led drill ‘Sea Dragon’ in Guam - The Hindu

Indian Navy joins U.S.-led drill ‘Sea Dragon’ in Guam  The Hindu

自衛艦隊について - mod.go.jp

自衛艦隊について  mod.go.jp

JMSDF changes its largest ‘destroyer’ classification from ‘DDH’ to ‘CVM’ - navalnews.com

JMSDF changes its largest ‘destroyer’ classification from ‘DDH’ to ‘CVM’  navalnews.com

JMSDF ship JS OHNAMI made a port call at Port Klang. - my.emb-japan.go.jp

JMSDF ship JS OHNAMI made a port call at Port Klang.  my.emb-japan.go.jp

USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) and JMSDF Submarine Conduct a Bilateral Exercise - navy.mil

USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) and JMSDF Submarine Conduct a Bilateral Exercise  navy.mil

Strengthening U.S. Navy, JMSDF Interoperability Through Consolidated Cargo Replenishment at-Sea -...

Strengthening U.S. Navy, JMSDF Interoperability Through Consolidated Cargo Replenishment at-Sea  navy.mil

JMSDF Steers Course For ‘Software First’ Force Structure - navalnews.com

JMSDF Steers Course For ‘Software First’ Force Structure  navalnews.com

VMM-262 arrives at JMSDF Kanoya Air Base - pacom.mil

VMM-262 arrives at JMSDF Kanoya Air Base  pacom.mil

Strengthening U.S. Navy, JMSDF interoperability through consolidated cargo replenishment-at-sea -...

Strengthening U.S. Navy, JMSDF interoperability through consolidated cargo replenishment-at-sea  cpf.navy.mil

US, Japan Conduct Bilateral Operations - navy.mil

US, Japan Conduct Bilateral Operations  navy.mil

USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) and JMSDF submarine conduct a bilateral exercise - c7f.navy.mil

USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) and JMSDF submarine conduct a bilateral exercise  c7f.navy.mil

JMSDF Strengthens Foothold in Nansei Islands as Taiwan Crisis Looms - JAPAN Forward

JMSDF Strengthens Foothold in Nansei Islands as Taiwan Crisis Looms  JAPAN Forward

Japan’s MHI launches eleventh Mogami-class multirole frigate for JMSDF - navalnews.com

Japan’s MHI launches eleventh Mogami-class multirole frigate for JMSDF  navalnews.com

PH, Japan navies deepen security ties in Tokyo meet - Philippine News Agency

PH, Japan navies deepen security ties in Tokyo meet  Philippine News Agency

Mogami-class Frigate Leads JMSDF’s First-Ever Mine Disposal Drill Using USV - navalnews.com

Mogami-class Frigate Leads JMSDF’s First-Ever Mine Disposal Drill Using USV  navalnews.com

USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) and JMSDF Submarine Conduct a Bilateral Exercise - navy.mil

USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) and JMSDF Submarine Conduct a Bilateral Exercise  navy.mil

USS Chief Attends JMSDF Autumn Festival [Image 13 of 13] - DVIDS

USS Chief Attends JMSDF Autumn Festival [Image 13 of 13]  DVIDS

NIMCSG, JMSDF Conduct Bilateral Maritime Exercise - cpf.navy.mil

NIMCSG, JMSDF Conduct Bilateral Maritime Exercise  cpf.navy.mil

NPS welcomes Japan’s former Navy Chief as inaugural International Fellow - cpf.navy.mil

NPS welcomes Japan’s former Navy Chief as inaugural International Fellow  cpf.navy.mil

CNFK, ROKN, JMSDF Officers complete Trilateral Junior Officer Exchange in Korea - pacom.mil

CNFK, ROKN, JMSDF Officers complete Trilateral Junior Officer Exchange in Korea  pacom.mil

1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leaders visit JMSDF Kanoya Air Base - D...

1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leaders visit JMSDF Kanoya Air Base  DVIDS

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Set for Major Organizational Change - navalnews.com

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Set for Major Organizational Change  navalnews.com

U.S. Navy Task Force 70, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 join Japan Maritime Self-Def - cpf....

U.S. Navy Task Force 70, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 join Japan Maritime Self-Def  cpf.navy.mil

JMSDF Signs Trilateral Logistics Agreement with U.S. and Australian Navies, Highlighting At-Sea R...

JMSDF Signs Trilateral Logistics Agreement with U.S. and Australian Navies, Highlighting At-Sea Refueling and Missile Reloading  Asian Military Review

Readout of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti’s Meeting with Chief of Staff of - navy...

Readout of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti’s Meeting with Chief of Staff of  navy.mil

USS Chief Attends JMSDF Autumn Festival [Image 11 of 13] - DVIDS

USS Chief Attends JMSDF Autumn Festival [Image 11 of 13]  DVIDS

Vietnamese frigate concludes successful visit to Japan - Nhan Dan Online

Vietnamese frigate concludes successful visit to Japan  Nhan Dan Online

Strengthening U.S. Navy, JMSDF Interoperability Through Consolidated Cargo Replenishment at-Sea -...

Strengthening U.S. Navy, JMSDF Interoperability Through Consolidated Cargo Replenishment at-Sea  DVIDS

JMSDF set to establish a new "Fleet Information Warfare” command - navalnews.com

JMSDF set to establish a new "Fleet Information Warfare” command  navalnews.com

U.S. Navy, JMSDF Ships Pair for Exercise in South China Sea - pacom.mil

U.S. Navy, JMSDF Ships Pair for Exercise in South China Sea  pacom.mil

JMSDF Fleet Air Force, U.S. Navy’s Task Force 70 sign memorandum to increase bilateral ele - c7f....

JMSDF Fleet Air Force, U.S. Navy’s Task Force 70 sign memorandum to increase bilateral ele  c7f.navy.mil

MV-22B Ospreys depart JMSDF Kanoya, transport 3rd Recon Bn. Marines in preparation for Resolute D...

MV-22B Ospreys depart JMSDF Kanoya, transport 3rd Recon Bn. Marines in preparation for Resolute Dragon 25  DVIDS

News - JMSDF Maritime Staff Office Visits Navy Cyber Commands - DVIDS

News - JMSDF Maritime Staff Office Visits Navy Cyber Commands  DVIDS

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy Prepare to Celebrate Fleet Week Japan - Fl - navy...

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy Prepare to Celebrate Fleet Week Japan - Fl  navy.mil

JMSDF Fleet Air Force, U.S. Navy’s Task Force 70 sign memorandum to increase bilateral ele - navy...

JMSDF Fleet Air Force, U.S. Navy’s Task Force 70 sign memorandum to increase bilateral ele  navy.mil

U.S. Navy, JMSDF EOD Strengthen Relationship during Mine Exercise IWOTO 2019 - c7f.navy.mil

U.S. Navy, JMSDF EOD Strengthen Relationship during Mine Exercise IWOTO 2019  c7f.navy.mil

Japan’s MHI Launches 11th Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate for JMSDF - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific ...

Japan’s MHI Launches 11th Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate for JMSDF  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, President, JMSDF Command and Staff College visits NWDC - navy.mil

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, President, JMSDF Command and Staff College visits NWDC  navy.mil

U.S. Navy, JMSDF Conduct Ships Qualification Training - navy.mil

U.S. Navy, JMSDF Conduct Ships Qualification Training  navy.mil

New Chief of Staff for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - navalnews.com

New Chief of Staff for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force  navalnews.com

Japan starts production of a new fleet of OPV - navalnews.com

Japan starts production of a new fleet of OPV  navalnews.com

U.S., JMSDF Conduct First Training Torpedo Exercise in Japanese Waters - navy.mil

U.S., JMSDF Conduct First Training Torpedo Exercise in Japanese Waters  navy.mil

Japan launches fourth Hibiki-class auxiliary ocean surveillance ship for the JMSDF - navalnews.com

Japan launches fourth Hibiki-class auxiliary ocean surveillance ship for the JMSDF  navalnews.com

Japan’s MHI Launches 7th Mogami-class Frigate for JMSDF - navalnews.com

Japan’s MHI Launches 7th Mogami-class Frigate for JMSDF  navalnews.com

U.S. Navy and JMSDF Strengthen Ties through Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA - pacom.mil

U.S. Navy and JMSDF Strengthen Ties through Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA  pacom.mil

U.S., Canada Support JMSDF Deployment Exercise in South China Sea - cpf.navy.mil

U.S., Canada Support JMSDF Deployment Exercise in South China Sea  cpf.navy.mil

U.S. Navy and JMSDF Strengthen Ties through Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA - navy.mil

U.S. Navy and JMSDF Strengthen Ties through Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA  navy.mil

Royal Navy and JMSDF to Cooperate on F-35B Lightning II Operations - The Aviationist

Royal Navy and JMSDF to Cooperate on F-35B Lightning II Operations  The Aviationist

JMSDF inspired by the motor industry’s software-first approach - Naval Technology

JMSDF inspired by the motor industry’s software-first approach  Naval Technology

U.S. Navy and JMSDF Join Forces for Bilateral Advanced Warfare Training 2022 - navy.mil

U.S. Navy and JMSDF Join Forces for Bilateral Advanced Warfare Training 2022  navy.mil

COMSUBPAC Visits JMSDF and U.S. Navy Leadership - navy.mil

COMSUBPAC Visits JMSDF and U.S. Navy Leadership  navy.mil

U.S. Navy and JMSDF Helicopter Squadrons Conduct Bi-lateral Exercises > United States Navy > News...

U.S. Navy and JMSDF Helicopter Squadrons Conduct Bi-lateral Exercises > United States Navy > News Stories  navy.mil

U.S. Navy, JMSDF Conduct Training Torpedo Exercise in Japanese Waters - navy.mil

U.S. Navy, JMSDF Conduct Training Torpedo Exercise in Japanese Waters  navy.mil

Commander, Task Force 70 Conducts Flag Talks with JMSDF - navy.mil

Commander, Task Force 70 Conducts Flag Talks with JMSDF  navy.mil

U.S. Navy Hosts Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force, Holds Bilateral Strategic Dialogue - navy.mil

U.S. Navy Hosts Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force, Holds Bilateral Strategic Dialogue  navy.mil

JMSDF Fleet Air Force, U.S. Navy’s Task Force 70 sign memorandum to increase bilateral electronic...

JMSDF Fleet Air Force, U.S. Navy’s Task Force 70 sign memorandum to increase bilateral electronic attack capability  navy.mil

Japan’s Submarine Industrial Base and Infrastructure – Unique and Stable - Center for Internation...

Japan’s Submarine Industrial Base and Infrastructure – Unique and Stable  Center for International Maritime Security

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group conducts Exercises with the JMSDF - c7f.navy.mil

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group conducts Exercises with the JMSDF  c7f.navy.mil

Japan Sets Course for New 13DDX Air Defence Destroyer - navalnews.com

Japan Sets Course for New 13DDX Air Defence Destroyer  navalnews.com

News - Patrol Squadron Two Six Hosts JMSDF Commander in Chief - DVIDS

News - Patrol Squadron Two Six Hosts JMSDF Commander in Chief  DVIDS

MCAS Iwakuni military working dog handlers train at JMSDF Kure Naval Base, Japan [Image 6 of 25] ...

MCAS Iwakuni military working dog handlers train at JMSDF Kure Naval Base, Japan [Image 6 of 25]  DVIDS

Carrier Strike Group 5 Hosts JMSDF Liaison Officers - navy.mil

Carrier Strike Group 5 Hosts JMSDF Liaison Officers  navy.mil