Tag: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Japan commissions third Mogami-class frigate in 10 months
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned its third Mogami-class frigate JS Noshiro at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries's Nagasaki Shipyard.
Japan, UK, Italy merge fighter projects into Global Combat Air Program
Merging the Tempest effort in the UK and the F-X fighter program in Japan, GCAP will aim to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft by 2035.
Japan launches third Taigei-class submarine Jingei
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launched the third Taigei-class submarine for the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) at its Kobe yard on October...
Japan launches fifth Mogami-class frigate Yahagi
Japan has launched the fifth Mogami-class frigate JS Yahagi in a naming and launching at the Nagasaki Works shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy...
Japan commissions lead FFM frigate JS Mogami
While being the lead ship of the Mogami-class of frigates, JS Mogami is actually the second in its class to enter service.
Japan commissions first Mogami-class frigate JS Kumano
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) held a commissioning ceremony for its first Mogami-class multi-mission frigate in Okayama on March 22.
Japan commissions lead Taigei-class submarine with Li-ion batteries
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) commissioned its first Taigei-class submarine in a ceremony at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Kobe shipyard on...
Japan contracts Boeing for F-15 Super Interceptor upgrade
The contract indicates Japan is moving forward with the program to upgrade 98 F-15Js to the Super Interceptor standard.
Japan, UK reach deal on development of future fighter engine demonstrator
After months of talks, the United Kingdom and Japan have reached an agreement for the collaboration on a future fighter aircraft engine...
Japan launches fourth Mogami-class frigate Mikuma
Japan's 5,000-ton FFM frigates are envisioned as frigate-sized vessels with destroyer capabilities.
