Izumo Class

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

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

By Oliver Parken

Apr 21 6:01 PM EDT

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 30 6:15 PM EST

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

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

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 5 11:58 AM EDT

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

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

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 5 6:20 AM EDT

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

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

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 23 7:26 PM EDT

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

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

By Jamie Hunter

Jul 10 11:58 AM EDT

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

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 3 4:56 AM EST

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 22 10:35 AM EST

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

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 30 11:03 PM EDT

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

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 27 8:51 PM EST

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

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 27 4:11 AM EST

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

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

By Tyler Rogoway

May 1 10:20 AM EDT

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

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 13 5:44 PM EDT