MHI to build two new multirole frigates for JMSDF
According to the MoD, this new frigate class, which is intended to carry out surveillance missions in waters surrounding the Japanese archipelago, will be equipped with enhanced multirole capabilities.
including the ability to conduct anti-mine warfare operations, which until now have been performed by the JMSDF’s ocean-going minesweepers.
Armament on the frigates, each of which will be capable of embarking one helicopter as well as unmanned surface and underwater vehicles, is expected to include as follows.
the navalised version of the Type-03 (also known as the ‘Chū-SAM Kai’) medium-range surface-to-air missile,
a 5-inch (127 mm)/62-calibre gun, a vertical launch system,
canister-launched anti-ship missiles,
a SeaRAM close-in weapon system.
| Jane’s 360
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