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Sandhi Yudha
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The next step in the development of the second batch of the 30FFM Mogami Class.
Ten New FFMs will be built, with the overall construction costs to be disclosed in the soon-to-be released FY2024 budget. These new frigates/destroyers will be of an improved and enlarged design. While the Mogami-class has a standard displacement of 3,900 tons, a length of 133 meters and a beam of 16.3 meters, the “New FFM/30FFM NG/ 30FFM Batch 2” has a standard displacement of 4,880 tons, an overall length of 142 meters, and beam of 17 meters.
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Ten New FFMs will be built, with the overall construction costs to be disclosed in the soon-to-be released FY2024 budget. These new frigates/destroyers will be of an improved and enlarged design. While the Mogami-class has a standard displacement of 3,900 tons, a length of 133 meters and a beam of 16.3 meters, the “New FFM/30FFM NG/ 30FFM Batch 2” has a standard displacement of 4,880 tons, an overall length of 142 meters, and beam of 17 meters.
Japan's MoD Awards Contract for New FFM Vessels - Naval News
Japan's MoD announced the selection of two contractors for the design and production of a new FFM variant to be delivered to the JMSDF.
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"JS Izumo and JS Samidare sail in formation off the coast of the Philippines as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023." Image Source : ADF Image Library
Mogami class frigate 3,900 tons standard 70,000 ps over 30 knots
JDS Tachikaze (DDG-168) 3,850 tons standard 60,000 ps 32 knots
JS Haruna (DDH-141) 4,950 tons standard 70,000 ps 31 knots
Maya class destroyer 8,200 tons standard 69,000 ps 30 knots
FFM second batch 4,880 tons standard 70,000 ps over 30 knots
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FormerDirtDart
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Some new reporting on the JMSDF BMD ship.
Similar footprint to the Zumwalt-class, though roughly 20-25% less displacement. (a similarity the author's seem to have not noticed)
Of course we'll have to wait and see. The scale of the ship has already changed and reduced a couple times.
Additional reporting on various JMSDF projects.
www.thedrive.com
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news.yahoo.co.jp
Similar footprint to the Zumwalt-class, though roughly 20-25% less displacement. (a similarity the author's seem to have not noticed)
Of course we'll have to wait and see. The scale of the ship has already changed and reduced a couple times.
Additional reporting on various JMSDF projects.
Japan's Missile Defense Ships Will Now Be Multi-Role, Cruiser-Like
Japan moves away from procuring dedicated missile defense ships, opting for a multi-role, cruiser-like design that focuses on that mission.
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Japan requests largest defense budget ever - Naval News
The Japanese MoD on August 31 requested $52.9 billion (7.7 trillion yen) for fiscal year 2024, its largest ever defense budget request.
www.navalnews.com
海自新型FFMは12隻を建造へ 2024年度防衛予算概算要求の主な注目点（高橋浩祐） - エキスパート - Yahoo!ニュース
防衛省は8月31日、過去最大の7兆7385億円に及ぶ2024年度防衛予算の概算要求を決定した。年末の予算編成で正式に予算案が決まる予定だ。主な注目点をまとめた。●海上自衛隊「新型FFM」2隻の建造に1
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Ananda
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Since there's no Imperial Japan Navy thread, I'll put AKAGI first look on this thread:
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The video link also from the article. 18,000 Feet in ocean floor also one of the reason it is not easy to find. JMSDF was and is continue recycle Imperial Japan Navy vessels name. However personally I do hope they're recycling Shokaku and Zuilaku name rather then Akagi. Akagi maybe the flagship, however Shokaku and Zuikaku is undoubtebly the best IJN carriers.
First Look: Ocean Explorers Rediscover Long-Lost Japanese WWII Vessel Akagi 18,000 Feet Below Ocean
The sinking of the aircraft carrier turned the tides of the Pacific War theater more than eight decades ago.
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The video link also from the article. 18,000 Feet in ocean floor also one of the reason it is not easy to find. JMSDF was and is continue recycle Imperial Japan Navy vessels name. However personally I do hope they're recycling Shokaku and Zuilaku name rather then Akagi. Akagi maybe the flagship, however Shokaku and Zuikaku is undoubtebly the best IJN carriers.
Ananda
The Bunker Group
Japan's Railgun Performs First Test Firing At Sea
Japan's long in development medium-caliber electromagnetic railgun could offer a huge boost in point defense capabilities.
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Japan ATLA conduct first off shore electromagnetic gun test. This is means Japan able to move what US has abandoning so far. Potential working naval electromagnetic gun.
Ananda
The Bunker Group
This channel provide quite good graphics on IJN Carriers, Battleships and other major vessels. However mostly in Japanese and also in Japanese Kanji. Still this one, the channel provide also in latin alphabets.
Quite good description on IJN major vessels. This one on the four IJN carriers that's involve in Midway. Akagi, Kaga, Hiryu and Soryu. Just realized even they are sister ships, Hiryu and Soryu have different placement sides on bridges. Despite some talk that Akagi and Kaga was sister ships, actually they ware not. Akagi sister ship was Amagi, that's destroy in shipyard during Kanto earth quake.
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This video talk about evolution of IJN carriers design. It's in Japanese and all Kanji. However the video graphics can shown the evolution pattern. However it's until Hiryu and Sorry. So it is not touching Shokaku-Zuikaku, or later on to Urnyu and Taiho design late in the War.
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Ananda
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The channel just put video graphics on Shinano. The third Yamato class Battleships that being converted to Aircraft Carrier. This video shown how Shinano should be if already fully operational with all systems and armaments available. When US submarine sunk her, it is been talk from Japanese documents, that she's not fully operational yet, and some damage controll systems has not fully operational or even installed yet.
Ananda
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This channel shown graphics on Taiho. Put it here, as this video shown what basically culmination of IJN purpose build carrier design. From Hiryu and Soryu (on previous video), to Shokaku-Zuikaku, then Unryu and culminate with Taiho. There's comparison between Taiho with Shokaku design.
Kind of ironic that latter design of IJN carriers shown better protection from aerial attack, but both Taiho even Shinano, all sunk by submarines. Video shown also new carrier fighters that supposedly bring IJN airwing on par with US newer fighters and bombers.
Couple picture from online sites (diplomat.com) on Izumo (before and after conversion).
More then six decades apart, at least from my Amateur eyes, there's base design similarities derived from Taiho. Off course US influence is there. They have similarities on dimension after all.
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Last month the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MOD) announced that it has signed four contracts with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to quickly develop and produce various standoff (long-range) missiles. These are four quite important programs.
Japan Doubles Down on Standoff Missiles to Deter China - Naval News
On April 11, 2023, Japan's MoD announced that it had signed a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for various standoff missiles.
And here a nice video on board the Kumano FFM-2, the second 30FFM Mogami Class frigate.
Another video of the Kumano with the CIC in pretty nice view.
Sandhi Yudha
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Thank you for sharing.
The 30FFM Mogami class vessels are really good looking and highly advanced....
The fourth ship of the Awaji class has been launched. The 67 meters-long boat, which has been named 「のうみ」 Nomi (with pennant number MSO 307), entered the water in a ceremony held on October 24 at the company’s factory in Yokohama City. The vessel is expected to enter service with the JMSDF in March 2025.
The construction of a fifth one is also planned and will start soon.
Japan Marine United launches fourth Awaji-class minesweeper - Naval News
Japan Marine United (JMU) has launched the fourth Awaji-class mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
www.navalnews.com
Ananda
The Bunker Group
Japan to procure 12 new FFM in just 5 years - Naval News
Japan will acquire a total of 12 new FFM frigates in five years from 2024 to 2028 at a very high pace, which reflects the increasingly severe security environment surrounding Japan.
www.navalnews.com
Japan increase the plan from previous 10 (as Sandhi post put) to 12. They also plan to increase the production rate, conpare to present Mogami. Thus they plan to finish 12 in 5 years. The level of automation also in my opinion shown JMSDF try to increase the number of hulls, even with current size of overall manning resources.
John Fedup
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The new batch of 12 (being built between 2024-2028) will be a little larger and can accommodate larger missiles while still requiring the same crew size, 90 sailors. Impressive build rate for sure!Japan to procure 12 new FFM in just 5 years - Naval News
Japan will acquire a total of 12 new FFM frigates in five years from 2024 to 2028 at a very high pace, which reflects the increasingly severe security environment surrounding Japan.
Japan increase the plan from previous 10 (as Sandhi post put) to 12. They also plan to increase the production rate, conpare to present Mogami. Thus they plan to finish 12 in 5 years. The level of automation also in my opinion shown JMSDF try to increase the number of hulls, even with current size of overall manning resources.
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
SK, Japan, and of course China, all have viable naval construction programs that can survive on domestic needs, also helps that all three have strong commercial ship building albeit Japan not as much these days but the people skills remain strong for all. If the EU was really united it should be possible for the EU to match given the number to great yards in France, Italy, Spain, and Germany but workshare arguments are an obstacle.