Japanese destroyer JS Chokai is in the US for modifications that will allow it to carry Tomahawk missiles. Tomahawks, made by RTX, are long-range missiles that will represent a major firepower boost ...

Countries around the world often utilize military weapons not manufactured within their own borders. The same is true of Japan, a U.S. ally, which is currently upgrading its eight Aegis destroyers ...

The Japanese Izumo-class ships are officially classified as helicopter-carrying destroyers, but their size, design, and potential tell a different story. While Japan officially does not maintain a ...

The JMSDF Kongo-class destroyer JS Chōkai being loaded with a mock Tomahawk round prior to its departure for the US where it will be modified for the weapon. (JMSDF) Japan has taken steps to integrate ...