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

A thorough explanation of the world's most powerful Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force!

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force boasts a highly trained fleet of state-of-the-art 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 various active escort ships such as the Izumo-class, which has finally begun conversion into an aircraft carrier, the world's most advanced Aegis-equipped Maya-class destroyer, and the Mogami-class FFMs, which are continually being commissioned, to the latest vessels such as the Taigei-class, the world's first and largest conventionally powered submarine, as well as minesweepers, test ships, supply ships, oceanographic observation vessels, and other vessels.

This book also provides a detailed explanation of the JMSDF's major units, from escort fleets to submarine fleets, air groups, and shipless support units, introducing the crew's jobs and ranks and major bases. This book is a "revised latest edition" in which almost all of the photographs have been replaced from the "latest edition" released in 2020 and the content has been renewed, making it a book that tells you everything about the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.