Japan’s plan to retrofit its 27,000-ton Izumo–class helicopter destroyers into aircraft carriers has Beijing worried. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the move could in effect change the warships’ use from self-defense to military expansion, rather than a simple boost to their combat capabilities.
The ministry also warned that if Tokyo was bent on military buildup, it could risk putting the recent thaw in relations between the two nations back on ice.
“Making an aggressive move like this may drive the country to repeat its militaristic history,” the nationalist Global Times also warned in its report. Ties between China and Japan had been restored after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to Beijing in October.
The 248-meter Izumo–class helicopter destroyers are now the largest surface combatants of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force since World War II, bearing a strong resemblance to conventional aircraft carriers.
Its lead ship was launched at Yokohama in 2013 with stated key missions including anti-submarine warfare and border-area surveillance as well as the swift deployment of troops and materials for disaster relief.
Two of the vessels – the Izumo and Kaga – have already been in service with two under construction and two planned.
Destroyers of this class can carry a crew of 970 and a maximum of 28 helicopters with armaments including the Raytheon-made Phalanx close-in weapons system against anti-ship missiles and helicopters.
Japan will write the plan into its latest National Defense Program Guidelines at the end of the year, Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya announced at a press conference on Tuesday. The newly installed defense chief also said the retrofitted carriers would carry US-made F-35B stealth fighter jets capable of short takeoffs and vertical landings.
Japan will order 100 more F-35 fighter jets, including both the F-35A and the F-35B, from Lockheed Martin.
Under the war-renouncing Article 9 of its pacifist constitution, Japan cannot possess attack aircraft carriers, as it is only allowed to use force for self-defense.
Japanese military sources confirmed that the possibility of operating fixed-wing aircraft was incorporated into the design of the ships from the earliest stages of the Izumo program. The aircraft elevators and the deck paint were designed to handle aircraft like the F-35B, and it would be possible to add a ski-jump to the flight deck for the fighters’ operations.
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Phils won’t be buy JF17s by Phils as it’s destined for delivery to the scrap heap for smelting to garbage quality steel per Trump. US got problems with ur structural steel as they all came from your smelted J-15s which keep on crashing and burning. They even termed it the WIDOW MAKER.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/1995729/fatal-crash-chinese-j-15-carrier-jet-puts-question-mark
https://taskandpurpose.com/china-j-15-fighter-jets/
Southeast Asian economies are experiencing some benefit from the dispute, which appears to be accelerating the relocation of manufacturing capacity from the Chinese mainland to the region.
Good news courtesy of genius Trump !
The bandwagon effect and herd mentality is now accelerating and vast number of companies are leaving China. Supply chains are being taken out. Millions of jobs will be lost and PROC funding for militarization will be curtailed. It could end the reign of evil Xi Jin Pig and CCP. That would be great for the majority. All those cowards should be thankful that this is happening.
https://thediplomat.com/2018/11/a-possible-upside-to-the-us-china-trade-war/
Southeast Asian economies are experiencing some benefit from the dispute, which appears to be accelerating the relocation of manufacturing capacity from the Chinese mainland to the region.
Good news courtesy of genius Trump !
The bandwagon effect and herd mentality is now accelerating and vast number of companies are leaving China. Supply chains are being taken out. Millions of jobs will be lost and PROC funding for militarization will be curtailed. It could end the reign of evil Xi Jin Pig and CCP. That would be great for the majority. All those cowards should be thankful that this is happening.
https://thediplomat.com/2018/11/a-possible-upside-to-the-us-china-trade-war/
Yashad Rizvi hey our resident "weapons" expert. I sense you heed my advise. A lot calmer I say.
Yashad Rizvi hey our resident "weapons" expert. I sense you heed my advise. A lot calmer I say.
Actually a sensible comment. So why oh why is Xinnie Xi Pooh causing provocation, the the Chinese miracle a mirage ?
Actually a sensible comment. So why oh why is Xinnie Xi Pooh causing provocation, the the Chinese miracle a mirage ?
Bruce Kwong Invaded by so many countries (including Tibet !!) so now you feel you better get your own back ?
Will you be on the front line of the Puny Little Army ? Winnie Xi Pooh wont !
Bruce Kwong Invaded by so many countries (including Tibet !!) so now you feel you better get your own back ?
Will you be on the front line of the Puny Little Army ? Winnie Xi Pooh wont !
Enb Libra Something else about Chinese civilisation, most of the high culture was in the leaders, the peasants had nothing. Then all the invasions (Mongols, Tibet even) what is this 3000yrs of Chinse culture ? 3000yrs of bending over to leaders and then being told not to be different or an individual (Confusius).
Now look at modern China, their ideas all come from the West, including Communism.
So I agree with you, hungry for recognition.
Well they have my recognition, their food and laundry services!
Enb Libra Something else about Chinese civilisation, most of the high culture was in the leaders, the peasants had nothing. Then all the invasions (Mongols, Tibet even) what is this 3000yrs of Chinse culture ? 3000yrs of bending over to leaders and then being told not to be different or an individual (Confusius).
Now look at modern China, their ideas all come from the West, including Communism.
So I agree with you, hungry for recognition.
Well they have my recognition, their food and laundry services!
Bruce Kwong Perhaps when you leave ‘school’, do some travelling, find a gf (they do tend to prefer larger males) then you might realise the CCP doesnt care about China or Chinese.
You are cannon fodder.
Bruce Kwong Perhaps when you leave ‘school’, do some travelling, find a gf (they do tend to prefer larger males) then you might realise the CCP doesnt care about China or Chinese.
You are cannon fodder.
Bruce Kwong Bruce, is that a Chinese name ?
Bruce Kwong Bruce, is that a Chinese name ?
Bruce.. is that a Chinese name ?
Bruce Kwong pino ? Isnt that racist, oh of course not tiddly-einks are never laycists (as they cant even say the word)
Bruce Kwong pino ? Isnt that racist, oh of course not tiddly-einks are never laycists (as they cant even say the word)
Flora de los Sinensis Seems like everyone who isnt Chinese says China !
Flora de los Sinensis Seems like everyone who isnt Chinese says China !