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New MSDF patrol ship

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025, shows a new Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol ship, the Tachibana, after its launch ceremony in Yokohama near Tokyo. The 95-meter vessel with an engine displacement of 1,900 tons will be commissioned in 2027.

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New MSDF patrol ship

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025, shows a new Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol ship, the Sakura, after its launch ceremony in Yokohama near Tokyo. The 95-meter vessel with an engine displacement of 1,900 tons will be commissioned in 2027.

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) is pictured during an inspection of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's new destroyer, Kumano, at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) boards the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's new destroyer, Kumano, at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) poses for a photo during an inspection of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's new destroyer, Kumano, at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) poses for a photo during an inspection of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's new destroyer, Kumano, at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (1st row, C) poses for a photo during an inspection of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's new destroyer, Kumano, at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi holds a press conference during a visit to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) holds a press conference during a visit to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) holds a press conference during a visit to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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MSDF's new submarine launched

A launch ceremony for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's newly built submarine Sogei is held at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. shipyard in Kobe, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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MSDF's new submarine launched

A launch ceremony for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's newly built submarine Sogei is held at a Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. shipyard in Kobe, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Australian defense minister in Japan

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (R) and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles meet the press aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Mikuma at the MSDF base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 5, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Australian defense minister in Japan

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (R) poses with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Mikuma at the MSDF base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 5, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Australian defense minister in Japan

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (R) shakes hands with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Mikuma at the MSDF base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 5, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Australian defense minister in Japan

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (R) and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles meet the press aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Mikuma at the MSDF base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 5, 2025.

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Australian defense minister in Japan

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (R) and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles meet the press aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Mikuma at the MSDF base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 5, 2025.

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Australian defense minister in Japan

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (R) shakes hands with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Mikuma at the MSDF base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 5, 2025.

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Japan PM Ishiba inspects MSDF destroyer Kaga

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets the press after inspecting the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Kaga at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Aug. 23, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Ishiba inspects MSDF destroyer Kaga

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel after inspecting the destroyer Kaga at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Aug. 23, 2025. (Pool photo)

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MSDF destroyer port call in Manila

MANILA, Philippines, June 23 Kyodo - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter-carrying destroyer Ise visits a port in Manila on June 21, 2025. (Kyodo)

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MSDF destroyer port call in Manila

The Philippine Navy's band welcomes Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter-carrying destroyer Ise at it makes a port call in Manila on June 21, 2025.

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MSDF destroyer port call in Manila

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter-carrying destroyer Ise visits a port in Manila on June 21, 2025.

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MSDF destroyer visits port in Darwin

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Yahagi is anchored off a port in Darwin, Australia, on June 6, 2025.

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MSDF destroyer visits port in Darwin

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Yahagi is anchored off a port in Darwin, Australia, on June 6, 2025.

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New MSDF ocean research ship

A new Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force auxiliary oceanographic research ship is pictured after its launch ceremony at a shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. in Shimonoseki in the western Japan prefecture of Yamaguchi on May 29, 2025. The ship, Akashi, will be deployed at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture in eastern Japan around March 2026.

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New MSDF ocean research ship

A new Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force auxiliary oceanographic research ship is pictured during its launch ceremony at a shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. in Shimonoseki in the western Japan prefecture of Yamaguchi on May 29, 2025. The ship, Akashi, will be deployed at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture in eastern Japan around March 2026.

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Japan PM visits MSDF destroyer off Kyoto Prefecture

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) speaks during a visit to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Hyuga docked off Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM visits MSDF destroyer off Kyoto Prefecture

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) speaks during a visit to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Hyuga docked off Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM visits MSDF destroyer off Kyoto Prefecture

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) visits Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Hyuga docked off Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM visits MSDF destroyer off Kyoto Prefecture

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) visits Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Hyuga docked off Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM visits MSDF destroyer off Kyoto Prefecture

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C, L) receives a guard of honor during a visit to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Hyuga docked off Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM visits MSDF destroyer off Kyoto Prefecture

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) receives a guard of honor during a visit to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Hyuga docked off Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Ishiba in Manila

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference in front of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper tender Bungo at the Port of Manila on April 30, 2025, after visiting the Bungo and MSDF minesweeper Etajima.

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Japan PM Ishiba in Manila

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) holds a press conference in front of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper tender Bungo at the Port of Manila on April 30, 2025, after visiting the Bungo and MSDF minesweeper Etajima.

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Japan PM Ishiba in Manila

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference in front of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper tender Bungo at the Port of Manila on April 30, 2025, after visiting the Bungo and MSDF minesweeper Etajima.

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Japan PM Ishiba in Manila

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) holds a press conference in front of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper tender Bungo at the Port of Manila on April 30, 2025, after visiting the Bungo and MSDF minesweeper Etajima.

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MSDF minesweeper tender visits Cambodia naval base

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's minesweeper tender Bungo gets set to dock at Ream naval base in southwestern Cambodia on April 19, 2025. The base was expanded with financial support from China earlier in the month.

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MSDF minesweeper tender visits Cambodia naval base

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's minesweeper tender Bungo gets set to dock at Ream naval base in southwestern Cambodia on April 19, 2025. The base was expanded with financial support from China earlier in the month.

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MSDF minesweeper tender visits Cambodia naval base

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's minesweeper tender Bungo makes a port call at Ream naval base in southwestern Cambodia on April 19, 2025. The base was expanded with financial support from China earlier in the month.

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Japan MSDF frigate in Philippines

SUBIC, Philippines, March 27 Kyodo - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force frigate Noshiro prepares to dock at the Naval Operating Base Subic on Luzon Island in the Philippines on March 26, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Japan MSDF frigate in Philippines

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force frigate Noshiro prepares to dock at the Naval Operating Base Subic on Luzon Island in the Philippines on March 26, 2025.

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Submarine Raigei delivered to MSDF

Photo taken on March 6, 2025, shows the submarine Raigei following a ceremony marking its delivery to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at a shipyard of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. in Kobe, western Japan. The 84-meter submarine weighing about 3,000 tons will be deployed at the MSDF's base in Kure in the western Japan prefecture of Hiroshima.

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Submarine Raigei delivered to MSDF

Photo taken on March 6, 2025, shows the submarine Raigei following a ceremony marking its delivery to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at a shipyard of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. in Kobe, western Japan. The 84-meter submarine weighing about 3,000 tons will be deployed at the MSDF's base in Kure in the western Japan prefecture of Hiroshima.

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[Breaking News]Mountain fire caused after MSDF training

ETAJIMA, Japan, Jan. 17 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a mountain fire near a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force shooting range in Etajima in the western Japan prefecture of Hiroshima on Jan. 17, 2025. A fire occurred at the shooting range earlier in the day as MSDF personnel conducted underwater mine-disposing training using an explosive, spreading to the mountain side. (Kyodo)

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Mountain fire caused after MSDF training

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a mountain fire near a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force shooting range in Etajima in the western Japan prefecture of Hiroshima on Jan. 17, 2025. A fire occurred at the shooting range earlier in the day as MSDF personnel conducted underwater mine-disposing training using an explosive, spreading to the mountain side.

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Mountain fire caused after MSDF training

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a mountain fire near a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force shooting range (bottom) in Etajima in the western Japan prefecture of Hiroshima on Jan. 17, 2025. A fire occurred at the shooting range earlier in the day as MSDF personnel conducted underwater mine-disposing training using an explosive, spreading to the mountain side.

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Mountain fire caused after MSDF training

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a mountain fire near a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force shooting range (lower R) in Etajima in the western Japan prefecture of Hiroshima on Jan. 17, 2025. A fire occurred at the shooting range earlier in the day as MSDF personnel conducted underwater mine-disposing training using an explosive, spreading to the mountain side.

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[Breaking News]Fire breaks out on MSDF minesweeper

MUNAKATA, Japan, Nov. 10 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Nov. 10, 2024, shows smoke rising from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper Ukushima after a fire broke out while it was off Munakata in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka. (Kyodo)

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Fire breaks out on MSDF minesweeper

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Nov. 10, 2024, shows smoke rising from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper Ukushima (R) after a fire broke out while it was off Munakata in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka.