The Mogami class was conceived as a multimission warship that can undertake high-tempo combat operations. However, recent developments suggest that the class is being groomed as a key component of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's futu.
The UK is forming a Global Response Force to “get there first”, according to the Defence Command Paper (DCP23) refresh published on 18 July. The force will bring together the UK's deployed and high-readiness forces and draw on capabilities f.
An illustrative view of the MCH-101 helicopter with the Northrop Grumman airborne laser mine detection system. The aircraft type has since conducted deck landing trials on a Mogami-class frigate. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).