Japan Closes In On First Major Warship Export

July 14 2025

JS KAGA and JS MURASAME conducted a goodwill exercise with Philippine Navy's frigate JOSE RIZAL in the South China Sea. Source - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

Japanese media revealed on July 6 that Japan plans to export its ABUKUMA-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines, potentially marking the first such export in modern Japanese history. Media reports were confirmed by statements from Philippine Navy officials that they had received invitations to inspect the ships and...

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