Izumo Class

Latest in Izumo Class

BF-19, Lt Cdr Nicholas Baker RN, Flight 633, Test 808, Arrival JS KAGA for beginning of DT Sea Trails, 20 October 2024
Sea

Japan Expands Carrier Capabilities With F-35B, Drones Could Be Next

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 22, 2024

JS Kaga pictured at at a dock in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, on April 20
News & Features

Japan’s Converted F-35B Carrier Leaves Dock Sporting New Bow

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Apr 21, 2023

China Releases Image Of Japanese Carrier Sailing Right Alongside Its Own Carrier
News & Features

China Releases Image Of Japanese Carrier Sailing Right Alongside Its Own Carrier

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Dec 30, 2021

F-35B Stealth Fighters Operate From A Japanese Aircraft Carrier For The First Time
Air

F-35B Stealth Fighters Operate From A Japanese Aircraft Carrier For The First Time

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Oct 5, 2021

Marine Corps F-35s Are About To Be The First Fighters To Fly From A Japanese Carrier Since WWII
Sea

Marine Corps F-35s Are About To Be The First Fighters To Fly From A Japanese Carrier Since WWII

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Oct 5, 2021

Japanese F-35As Train With USS America As Tokyo Looks Toward Its Aircraft Carrier Future
News & Features

Japanese F-35As Train With USS America As Tokyo Looks Toward Its Aircraft Carrier Future

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 23, 2020

Approval Of Mega F-35 Sale For Japan Is A Huge Step Towards Its Aircraft Carrier Ambitions
Air

Approval Of Mega F-35 Sale For Japan Is A Huge Step Towards Its Aircraft Carrier Ambitions

By Jamie Hunter

Posted on Jul 10, 2020

No, Japan Isn’t Going To Install Catapults And Angled Decks On Its Izumo Class Carriers
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No, Japan Isn’t Going To Install Catapults And Angled Decks On Its Izumo Class Carriers

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 3, 2019

Japanese Shipbuilder Pitches Amphibious Assault Ship For Country’s Growing Marine Forces
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Japanese Shipbuilder Pitches Amphibious Assault Ship For Country’s Growing Marine Forces

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Nov 22, 2019

Japan’s New Super-Sized Destroyer Will Help Defend Against Ballistic Missiles And More
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Japan’s New Super-Sized Destroyer Will Help Defend Against Ballistic Missiles And More

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jul 31, 2018

Officials Admit Japan’s ‘Helicopter Destroyers’ Were Also Designed For Jets
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Officials Admit Japan’s ‘Helicopter Destroyers’ Were Also Designed For Jets

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Feb 28, 2018

Japan And South Korea Eye F-35B For Their Helicopter Carriers
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Japan And South Korea Eye F-35B For Their Helicopter Carriers

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Dec 27, 2017

Japan’s Biggest Helicopter Carrier To Provide Escort For US Supply Ship
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Japan’s Biggest Helicopter Carrier To Provide Escort For US Supply Ship

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 1, 2017

Japan to Sail Carrier Into South China Sea In Massive Show of Force
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Japan to Sail Carrier Into South China Sea In Massive Show of Force

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 13, 2017