All About the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Latest Edition (Icarus Mook)

A thorough explanation of the world's most powerful Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force! From all escort ships to various units and organizations - a complete look at the JMSDF.

The JMSDF boasts a highly trained fleet of cutting-edge vessels, primarily domestically produced, and is now one of the world's top ten maritime forces. This book covers all types of JMSDF vessels, from the various active destroyers, such as the Izumo-class, which is about to be converted into an aircraft carrier; the Maya-class, the world's most advanced Aegis destroyer; and the Asahi-class, with its powerful anti-submarine capabilities. It also covers the latest vessels, such as the Kumano, the second of the new "30FFM" destroyer class currently under construction; the Taigei-class, the world's first and largest conventionally powered submarine; minesweepers, test ships, supply ships, and oceanographic research vessels. This book also provides a detailed explanation of the JMSDF's major units, from escort fleets to submarine fleets, air groups, and non-ship-based support units, introducing the crew's jobs, ranks, and major bases. This book is the latest edition, with almost all of the photographs replaced from the 2017 "expanded and revised edition," more color pages added, and the content completely renewed, making it a book that tells you everything about the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.