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Scoop
a day ago
- General
- Scoop
Japanese Warships Arrive In Wellington
Two Japanese warships have arrived in Wellington for a three-day ceremonial visit. The ships had been holding a training manoeuvre with Australian and RNZAF P-8 martime aircraft. The pair were accompanied by HMNZS Canterbury, which was returning from the major, multi-country exercise Talisman Sabre. The New Zealand Defence Force said the helicopter destroyer JS Ise and destroyer JS Suzunami, with more than 500 crew, were on Indo-Pacific deployment and had sailed to Wellington from Sydney. "The intent of the deployment is to improve the JMSDF tactical capabilities and to strengthen cooperation and understanding with allied and partner navies in the Indo- Pacific, as well as contribute to the peace and stability of the region," the Defence Force said. New Zealand and Japan had a strong and long-standing relationship with a shared commitment to global and regional security, it said. "Both countries have recently been involved in Exercise Talisman Sabre, the multi-domain warfare exercise in Australia, while shortly HMNZS Aotearoa will be sailing to Japan where it will be based while conducting monitoring of United Nations sanctions." The helicopter destroyer Ise was in fact a small aircraft carrier, nearly 20,000 tons in size. It normally had four helicopters but was able to operate up to 18. It's accompanied by a destroyer, Suzunami. The Japanese maritime self defence force said the visit was to strengthen cooperation and understanding with allied and partner navies in the Indo-Pacific.
1News
a day ago
- General
- 1News
Two Japanese warships arrive in Wellington Harbour
Two Japanese warships sailed into Wellington Harbour this morning as part of a ceremonial port visit to the city. The ships, helicopter destroyer JS Ise and destroyer JS Suzunami, were on an Indo-Pacific deployment and had arrived in the capital from Sydney. 'The intent of the deployment is to improve the JMSDF tactical capabilities and to strengthen cooperation and understanding with allied and partner navies in the Indo-Pacific, as well as contribute to the peace and stability of the region,' an NZDF spokesperson said. HMNZS Canterbury, returning from the recent Exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia, escorted the two ships into Wellington. JS Suzunami arrives in Wellington. (Source: 1News) ADVERTISEMENT Crewed by more than 500 sailors, the ships will be docked in Wellington for the next three days. Shortly after the visit, HMNZS Aotearoa would be sailing to Japan to conduct monitoring of United Nations Sanctions. 'New Zealand and Japan have a strong and long-standing relationship with a shared commitment to global and regional security,' NZDF said. The Japanese maritime self-defence force said the visit was to strengthen cooperation and understanding with its partners in the Indo-Pacific.
Kuwait Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Australia to buy 11 advanced warships from Japan
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Mogami-class frigate JS Noshiro (FFM-3) is seen during a port visit to the Philippine Navy base in Subic town, Zambales province on March 26, 2025. -- AFP SYDNEY: Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday. Billed as one of Japan's biggest defense export deals since World War II, Australia will pay US$6 billion (Aus$10 billion) over the next 10 years to acquire the fleet of stealth frigates. Australia is in the midst of a major military restructure, bolstering its navy with long-range firepower in an effort to deter China. It is striving to expand its fleet of major warships from 11 to 26 over the next decade. 'This is clearly the biggest defense-industry agreement that has ever been struck between Japan and Australia,' Marles said, touting the deal. 'This decision was made based on what was the best capability for Australia,' he added. 'We do have a very close strategic alignment with Japan.' Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was awarded the tender over Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. Mogami-class warships are advanced stealth frigates equipped with a potent array of weapons. Marles said they would replace Australia's ageing fleet of Anzac-class vessels, with the first Mogami-class ship to be on the water by 2030. 'The Mogami-class frigate is the best frigate for Australia,' said Marles. 'It is a next-generation vessel. It is stealthy. It has 32 vertical launch cells capable of launching long-range missiles.' The deal further cements a burgeoning security partnership between Australia and Japan. Japan is deepening cooperation with US allies in the Asia-Pacific region that, like Tokyo, are involved in territorial disputes with China. Both Japan and Australia are members of the 'Quad' group alongside India and the United States. Japanese government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi said Tuesday the deal was 'proof of trust in our nation's high-level technology and the importance of interoperability between Japan's self defense forces and the Australian military.' It was also a 'big step toward elevating the national security cooperation with Australia, which is our special strategic partner', Hayashi told reporters in Tokyo. Japan's pacifist constitution restricts it from exporting weapons - but Tokyo has in recent years loosened arms export controls to boost sales abroad. 'This is Japan's largest defence export deal since 1945 with a non-US partner,' said Yee Kuang Heng from the University of Tokyo's Security Studies Unit. 'And only the second since Tokyo loosened its guidelines on defense exports in 2014, which led to exports of air surveillance radar to the Philippines.' Heng said the deal was a 'massive shot in the arm' for Japan as it sought to strengthen its defence manufacturing industry. Australian defense industry minister Pat Conroy said the Mogami-class frigates were capable of launching long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles. 'The acquisition of these stealth frigates will make our navy a bigger navy, and a more lethal navy,' he said. — AFP
India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Rs 230000000000: Huge amount of money may go waste as India fails to upgrade its diesel-electric submarine; India Navy is now...
India's nuclear-powered submarines. (File) New Delhi: In a matter of concern for the Indian Navy, India's plan to enhance the stealth and underwater endurance of its Scorpene-class submarines has been delayed as DRDO's Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system is still not ready. Notably, INS Kalvari, currently under refit, will not get the upgrade due to this setback, making it vulnerable to the submarine hunting radars of China and Pakistan in the Indian ocean. Why next AIP Fitment is now pushed to 2026 The AIP project, approved in 2014, has missed multiple deadlines and is now expected to be ready by mid-2026 for INS Khanderi. Meanwhile, all six Scorpene submarines under Project-75 have been inducted, but lack key stealth capabilities. Notably, the Indian Navy has inducted six Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarines under Project-75, built by Mazagon Dock with French collaboration at a cost of over Rs 23,000 crore. Also, INS Vagsheer was the latest to join in January 2025. However, the absence of advanced stealth features poses a high operational risk to the Indian Navy in case of a naval conflict. India Navy Chief visits headquarters of Japan's Maritime Self Defence Force Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi was apprised of Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's (JMSDF) organisational structure, objectives and operational role during his visit to the Fleet Headquarters and the Maritime Operations Centre in Tokyo, on Saturday. The engagements during the ongoing visit to Japan by the CNS lays the groundwork for deeper cooperation and mutual understanding in common maritime interests between India and Japan. 'Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, visited JMSDF's Fleet Headquarters and the Maritime Operations Centre – the nerve centre of Japan's maritime domain awareness. He was briefed on the organisation of JMSDF as also the objectives and roles of the Service. The visit and interactions in Japan pave the way for enhanced mutual understanding in key areas of shared maritime interests,' the Indian Navy posted on X. (With inputs from agencies)
The Hindu
29-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Navy Chief on four-day visit to Japan to boost defence and maritime cooperation
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has embarked on a four-day visit to Japan from July 30 to strengthen defence ties and enhance maritime cooperation under the 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership.' According to Navy, during the visit, the Chief Admiral is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with senior Japanese government officials including Minister of Defence, Gen Nakatani , Vice-Minister of Defence, Masuda Kazuo, and a meeting with Admiral Saito Akira, Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The discussions are expected to cover a wide range of defence cooperation areas, with a focus on maritime security, technological collaboration, and exploring new opportunities to enhance naval synergy and interoperability. During the visit, he will also tour JMSDF units and meet the Commander-in-Chief of the Self Defense Fleet at Funakoshi JMSDF Base. Admiral Dinesh Tripathi's engagements in Japan aim at further strengthening the bonds of friendship and defence collaboration, fostering greater mutual understanding in areas of shared strategic and maritime interest, while reaffirming the enduring India-Japan partnership founded on mutual respect, maritime trust, and a common vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
