Japan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine
2 days ago · The Russian Kilo-class submarine was sighted just 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Yonaguni Island, Japan’s westernmost territory just east of Taiwan, the Japanese Joint Staff said in a statement. The submarine, accompanied by a Russian naval ship, was moving northeast between Yonaguni and the nearby island of Iriomote.
Japan Commissions Third Taigei-class Submarine - Naval News
Mar 8, 2024 · The Japanese government had requested 48 UGM-84L Block II missiles to supplement the JMSDF’s existing capability of UGM-84C and RGM-84C Harpoon missiles, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said. The lead submarine of the Taigei class, named Taigei (SS 513), was commissioned in March 2022.
Japan's military monitors Russian submarine spotted near Taiwan
2 days ago · The Russian Kilo-class submarine was sighted 50 kilometres south of Yonaguni Island, Japan’s westernmost territory just east of Taiwan, according to the Japanese Joint Staff.
Our First Look at Japan’s New XLUUV Submarine Drone
May 5, 2024 · Japan’s ATLA (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency) has shown to Naval News its new Extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XLUUV). The impressive submarine drone is now in the middle of a research and development (R&D) phase.
Japan Launches Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine for JMSDF
Oct 17, 2023 · Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has launched the fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine "Raigei" ｢らいげい｣ for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
US Ally Tracks Russian Submarine Near Territory - Newsweek
2 days ago · Two groups of Russian naval vessels, including a submarine, were spotted transiting near the territories of Japan and Taiwan. On Tuesday, Japan's Ministry of Defense reported that the sub and a ...
Japan to Transfer Coastal Radars, Small Boats to Philippine ... - USNI News
2 hours ago · The Philippine Navy and Air Force are set to receive small boats and radars from Japan through a $10.6 million Official Security Assistance grant that Tokyo says will strengthen Manila’s ...
Japan's 'Big Whale' Submarines Add Another Weapon to Bottle …
Feb 10, 2024 · Japan has launched a new Taigei-class sub every year since 2020. These "Big Whale" subs are expected to hunt Chinese warships should a war break out. Their advanced capabilities and stealth...
Japan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine
2 days ago · The Russian Kilo-class submarine was sighted just 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Yonaguni Island, Japan’s westernmost territory just east of Taiwan, the Japanese Joint Staff said in a statement.
Japan commissioned first of new submarine class - Defense News
Mar 10, 2022 · MELBOURNE, Australia — Japan has commissioned the first of a new class of diesel-electric submarines, bringing the planned expansion of its submarine fleet to 22 boats when it enters service.