World Affairs Board - View Single Post

nebula82 · 04-12-2008, 12:43 PM

Can anyone provide updates as to the current status of the fleet modernisation & expansion plans of the JMSDF?

Are there any plans on procuring more offensive ships, such as cruisers, or increasing the fleet of submarines?

Any plans to increase the total number of ships?

I’m pretty sure in the coming years the Japanese Government will be forced to review the status of their military, and give it a more offensive role while still retaining the 'Self-Defence' title.

Would it be accurate to label the JMSDF as Asia’s most modern navy? Haven’t the PLAN made considerable strides in recent years?

There’s no doubt the Western Pacific is one of the world’s hottest flashpoints. The navies of Japan, the US, China & Taiwan all operate there (& previously the USSR) & there have already been a number of incidents.

Thx,
Nebula82.

04-12-2008, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
nebula82 Regular Join Date: 03-12-08 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 124 Country:	Status of JMSDF expansion...? Can anyone provide updates as to the current status of the fleet modernisation & expansion plans of the JMSDF? Are there any plans on procuring more offensive ships, such as cruisers, or increasing the fleet of submarines? Any plans to increase the total number of ships? I’m pretty sure in the coming years the Japanese Government will be forced to review the status of their military, and give it a more offensive role while still retaining the 'Self-Defence' title. Would it be accurate to label the JMSDF as Asia’s most modern navy? Haven’t the PLAN made considerable strides in recent years? There’s no doubt the Western Pacific is one of the world’s hottest flashpoints. The navies of Japan, the US, China & Taiwan all operate there (& previously the USSR) & there have already been a number of incidents. Thx, Nebula82.