The commissioning of the JS Natori brings the JMSDF’s strength up to nine of the frigates—with at least three more planned, ...

Japan's defense minister has said if New Zealand chooses Japanese frigates to replace its aging vessels, it will contribute ...

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi made a pitch for the possible export of the country's advanced Mogami-class ...

The three nations' first such meeting signaled the emergence of a new regional security format as they explore a three-way ...

New Zealand aims to decide before the end of next year whether to acquire Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class warships to replace its aging frigates, Defense Minister Chris Penk told The Japan Times on ...

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Friday he will visit Singapore for three days through Sunday to attend the annual Sha ...

Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) held a delivery ceremony and a "self-defense ship flag raising ...

Australia and Japan signed contracts on Saturday to deliver the first three of a 10 billion Australian dollar ($6.5 billion) fleet of Japanese-designed warships, with the first due for delivery in ...

Japan has officially commissioned the JS Natori, the ninth Mogami-class frigate, into the country’s Maritime Self-Defense ...

Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced on 22 May that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has taken delivery of its ...