Asahi-class destroyer
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The Asahi class of destroyers is a class of warships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The Asahi is largely based on the Akizuki-class destroyer; while the Akizuki-class specialized in anti-ai
JS Shiranui (DD-120)
FCS-3
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FCS-3 is an integrated naval weapons system developed by the Japanese Defense Ministry for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Asahi-class destroyer
…is the second Japanese class of warship to be outfitted with this technology (the Akizuki class was the first). The destroyer's radar is based on the FCS-3A radar used for the Akizuki class and uses gallium nitride to improve performance. In radar technology, gallium nitride offers a number of advantages…
FCS-3A on board JS Akizuki