Note: The JMSDF uses the official term Destroyers (DD) despite some smaller vessels being analogous to frigates by most international classifications. Guided missile destroyers - DDG (8 in Service) Note: Although classed as Guided missile destroyers (DDG), some vessels have often been cited as Heavy destroyers due to their large size and armaments making them analogous to cruisers, such as the modern Ticonderoga-class. Helicopter destroyer ( or helicopter carrier) Helicopter destroyers - DDH (5 in Service) Surface fleet Helicopter destroyers - DDH Class In addition, as of July 7, 2013, it was being reported that plans were under way to procure two more Aegis equipped destroyers in order to bolster ongoing BMD efforts, the first to be contracted for in fiscal year 2015 and the other in fiscal year 2016. Īs of 2013, a procurement list added to the current National Defense Program Guidelines has revealed that, among other things, an additional 48 escort vessels of various classes are planned to be added to the MSDF fleet in the coming decade. As of 2013, the JMSDF operates a total of 114 vessels (excluding minor auxiliary vessels), including four helicopter destroyers ( or helicopter carriers), six large aegis destroyers ( or cruisers), two guided missile destroyers (DDG), 16 destroyers (DD), 13 small destroyers ( or frigates), six destroyer escorts ( or corvettes), 16 attack submarines, 29 mine countermeasure vessels, six patrol vessels, three landing ship tanks, 8 training vessels and a fleet of various auxiliary ships. The JMSDF is one of the world's largest navies and the second largest navy in Asia in terms of fleet tonnage. List of active ships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is a list of ships in active service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
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