MHI News

Japan Acquires 32 Armoured Vehicles for $218 million
Land

Japan Acquires 32 Armoured Vehicles for $218 million

Japan has announced that by 2024, it will develop and procure two new armoured vehicles based on the in-service Type-16 (8 x 8).

Japan Completes SH-60L Naval Helicopter’s Development
Air Navy / Maritime

Japan Completes SH-60L Naval Helicopter’s Development

Japanese MoD announced that the development of the new SH-60L naval multirole helicopter was completed.

Japan Signs Contract For 12 New Naval OPVs
Navy / Maritime

Japan Signs Contract For 12 New Naval OPVs

Japan’s Ministry of Defence announced that a company had been selected to build the next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) that the JMSDF will operate.

Japan Commissions the Flagship of the Mogami-class frigate
Navy / Maritime

Japan Commissions the Flagship of the Mogami-class frigate

MHIdelivered the lead ship of the Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigates to Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) at MHI's Nagasaki shipyard.

JMSDF Introduces the fourth FFM Mogami-Class Frigate
Navy / Maritime

JMSDF Introduces the fourth FFM Mogami-Class Frigate

Japanese MHI launched the fourth Mogami-class vessel, “Mikuma,” in Nagasaki. It is a next-generation frigate, also known as FFM, for the JMSDF.