Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel program
The Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) program consists of a planned 12 OPV-type patrol vessels to be operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Official artist conception
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force , abbreviated JMSDF , also simply known as the Japanese Navy, is the maritime warfare branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, tasked with the naval defense of Japan. The JMSDF was formed following the dissolution of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) after World War II. The JMSDF has a fleet of 154 ships, 346 aircraft and 50,800 personnel.
JMSDF during fleet maneuvers in 2019
A RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 launched from JS Kongō, an Aegis destroyer
The Sōryū-class attack submarine Kenryū
JS Izumo, an Izumo-class helicopter destroyer being refitted to carry F-35B stealth fighters