Island defence is an important theme for Japan. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force established its Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB), consisting of around 3,000 personnel, in 2018, but the current maritime transport capacity is insufficient.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) possesses three 14,225t Oosumi-class transport vessels, but they can lift less than half the ARDB.
It is now time to consider a successor to the Oosumi class. These LPDs have a flight deck and well dock, but they cannot accommodate the CH-47 or MV-22 aboard because they are not equipped with a hangar or elevator for such aircraft.
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Forming part of the Reconciliation Bill, the funding will support multiple efforts involving autonomous capabilities, interceptors, missiles, rockets and torpedoes.
The delivery acceptance of the future USS Pierre marks the conclusion of the construction phase for the Independence-variant.
The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.
The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
The US Coast Guard (USCG) created new units, including five Programme Executive Offices (PEOs), to facilitate and speed up the procurement of new capabilities.
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