On March 12, 2026, Lockheed Martin announced the delivery of the second Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) shipset of AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar equipment to Japan.
Myanmar Navy commissioned its largest frigate UMS Thalun Min and held the opening ceremony of a 40,000 ton floating dry dock.
The JMSDF is procuring Sakura-class OPVs at a rapid pace to strengthen maritime surveillance around Japan amid growing regional security pressures, particularly China’s expanding maritime activities.