Tag: Izumo
Japan lines up F-35B trials aboard JS Kaga
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) announced on 10 September that it will conduct ship-based developmental trials for the short take-off and vertical landing...
Japan gets timely preview of ship-based STOVL operations
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense (JMSDF) has likely gained valuable insights on ship-based short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) operations with the inaugural port call...
Japan shows off modified Izumo-class helicopter carrier
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has for the first time released official images of Izumo-class helicopter carrier JS Kaga in an advanced stage...
JMSDF hosts multinational fleet review
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) hosted the latest iteration of its international fleet review (IFR) in the waters of Sagami Bay south of...
Japan confirms fixed-wing STOVL aircraft capability aboard JS Izumo
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has confirmed the ability of its Izumo-class multipurpose destroyer to support launch and recovery operations of the short...
