@@JohnLee-db9zt I hope not. I love Japan and wouldn't blink an eye for the opportunity to live and work there. I hope we always remain friends with Japan.
If Japan had nukes during ww2 . They would have nuke pearl harbor no doubt and decimate the US navy. They are aggressive nation that made 3 invasion attempts on China through Korea. They were all crush because the Korean with Chinese support crush them. Only after industrial modernization did Japan succeed in invading korea and rest of asia. I find it odd that Americans are rooting for Japan to rearm when they were the aggressor nation during ww2 to asia and the US. China on the other hand was allies with the US against japan and later the soviet. I can't wrap my mind around American mindset of rearming a former enemy against an historical ally.
I was stationed on an American Aircraft Carrier while it was still in the ship yard. This was in the 70s at the time the cost was 7-8 billion. To build a smaller one today for around a billion is quite an achievement.
I am Japanese. Izumo is an anti-submarine helicopter carrier. Even if Izumo were to carry F-35Bs, the number would be in the single digits, and refueling at sea would be at its limit. You shouldn't even think about re-arming and sortieing However, it is meaningful for joint operations with the US Marine Corps. This will also serve as a training aircraft carrier for the next ships to be built.
As an American I'm not shocked. I don't think any of us that know what's going on around the world are. I've been actively encouraging Japan start building for over 10 years now. I saw the writing on the wall years ago. We can trust the Japanese and its time they build a Navy and Military that can stand on the world stage. I want them to be strong allies. Both my grandfathers fought in WW2 and they would agree with me. I would even encourage them to start an ICBM program
As a U.S. Army combat Veteran (505th PIR 82nd Airborne Division) All I'd like to say is, Bravo Japan! For the past 50 years, Japan has proven to be America's best Friend and Allie in Asia. They are a extremely advanced Country with a highly trained Military. And, with the People's Republic Of China becoming noticably aggressive with each passing month, it's comforting to know we have a very good friend in Japan. Japan is a deterrent to a hostile China. In effect, Japan watches our backs. So, Domo Arigato Gozaimashita, Nihon! (Thank You For Everything, Japan)
They are beautiful looking ships, Japan should be proud. They have every right to defend their island and the Pacific trade routes that are so important to the world.
so who the one that invest in china in 95 to today? isn't it american company, Japanese company, Korean company and European company? you guys apgiving them rich and now afraid of the backlash?
@boboboy8189 it's actually Clinton's fault if you wanna get technical, I think he was the one that lifted restrictions that gave them access to the world markets, but I could be wrong
China's carrier killer YJ21, slowest Mach 10 (vs DF26 mach18)/shortest-range-Navy 1500km (vs Df26 5000km, Guam killer), only exported carrier-killer, 1-shot could destroy US super carriers, shouldn't be a problem to destroy Jap-carriers.
@@magistic345 oh we remember all right, so much so that everyone became so pacifist that now we are left in bad shape when it comes to the sustainability of the “SDF.”
Projecting strength is the surest way to avoid WW3. Japan has become a staunch ally in a critical region of the world. They have proven themselves with the changes they've made over the past 70+ years. A strong Japan is a stronger USA.
Japan today is not the Jap they are during world war 2 tough and loyal. Now jap are just are shoe shine boy and girl for American. America are broke. Struggling to service the interest on it principal of 31.4 trillions debt and growing at hypersonic speed. Need another 14 trillion dollar but no taker of those junk bond so can’t print new money! The japan themselves are not in good condition financially and economically. Even the JAp are not able to continue to help America buying up those American bond? Everybody are off loading American dollar including the state of Israel, it staunch allies. Thanks to joe Biden the greatest president of America turning themselves from hero to robber. Karma, robbing of Iran, Afghanistan and finally Russia wealth/assets that finally ends usa hagemo. Of the 47 critical tech of the world, China lead 43!
Bombs into submission, occupies nation, dismantles entire society and reorganizes, turns nations into the most successful ally in the Pacific Ocean. ~The American Grind set.
IHI is not 1H1, it is abbreviation of Ishikawajima-harima Heavy Industries, which is one of three largest heavy and military industries in Japan along with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. IHI is the successor of the builders which made Yamato during WW2 and has long history since 19th century.
@@rollotomasislawyer3405 Yes, a lot of japanese ships inherit the name of previous ww2 counterparts, like the Kongo class destroyer, the Izumo and it's predecessor(the Hyuga class).
The Japanese Navy has been trained by the British Navy when they first came to existence. The Japanese Navy's aircraft carrier force started out the same time as the Americans and the British. The Japanese Navy Aviation corps has always had the best pilots in all of their services. No doubt Japanese Naval Aviation are going to be strong in the future. Japan is close to China and North Korea, the nation can be a giant aircraft carrier itself.
Fun fact: Japanese 'curry' was introduced to Japan by the UK Navy when they were training the Japanese. It's a vegetable & meat stew, thickened with a roux (to avoid spillage at sea) and flavoured with curry powder. Japanese seamen took the recipe back home and it caught on in the wider population to become the ultimate 'comfort food' of the nation.
The Japanese posses thousands of uninhabited islands,they are leasing a few to the Americans for their forces. The closest is 18 miles from Taiwan but that is too close.. These Japanese "destroyers" should visit Pearl Harbor,everyone but China and Russia wants to see a strong Japan.
Japan has rich history, including the recent past WWII. Japan had colonized Korea for almost half a century. Then, Japan sent its military to invade China and the whole Asia not long ago. Also, Japan bombed the United States at Pearl Harbor. History will repeat itself again? It is interesting to see how Japanese people react to its government’s decision to tear up its Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution and to expand its military going forward. 😎
@@LordHawHaw100 Quite. This bloke is spouting nonsense Japan did huge harm. Americans want allies to support their provocations in the chinese coastal waters.
China's intentions worry me in the 21st century. I think WW2 is far enough behind us now to stop restricting Japans' right to project power when needed. Germany has been very strong for decades and has proven to be an upstanding international citizen and valuable ally and it's time to allow Japan full rights militarily.
Japan doesn't need western help to build carriers not does South Korea. They both have the necessary skills and money to build them and only needed the motivation to build; China and North Korea are now providing that. The real question is: are Japan and South Korea secretly working on their own nuclear weapons program in view of the threats now being faced?
@@fredcarr3550 Maybe not but Japan needs the F-35's to go on the Carriers, the Japanese attempt at stealth fighter failed. South Korea needs to recognize and understand the pathology of of Narcissistic personality disorder, just look at Stalin, Putin, Pol Pot, Mao. There are many more, and the yet to be realized, Xi Jinping.
Many people didn't know that South Korea and Japan Are Rival in East Asia....South Korea is building The Hangul 2 대형수송함- class 45000 ton aircraft carriers currently under development for the Republic of Korea Navy. The class is follow-on from the previous Dokdo-class amphibious assault ships which prioritized amphibious capability,while the CVX will be designed for fixed wing and rotary wing operations instead, constituting a traditional aircraft carrier.The flight deck will be of an axial design for Korean Stealh Fighters KF21 . The CVX will be one of the few aircraft carriers in the world to feature two islands. The UK defense corporation Babcock International has been providing support to the CVX program and is a possible explanation for the twin-island design as Babcock led the development of the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier program for the Royal Navy.
As an American whom had both grandfathers fight in WW2, I approve of this move. I want my allies to be militarily strong and ready for the world stage when conflict comes. I love and trust the Japanese people. Rise again, so you may be strong and stand side by side with us. The region is becoming too hostile and it would be wise to build a strong Airforce/Navy/Military. I think its time to rework the treaty so they can have a respective defensive/offensive capability.
I am glad to see we can see things as Nations what is best for all. We all had Grandfathers in WW2 on all sides. We are all on ONE SIDE, SIDE BY SIDE. We don't want problems but give us one and you will see a SIDE NO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WANTS TO SEE.
What the video didn't explain is Kaga (加賀) was an aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and was named after the former Kaga Province in present-day Ishikawa Prefecture. Originally intended to be one of two 👉Tosa-class battleships, Kaga was converted under the terms of the Washington Naval Treaty to an aircraft carrier as the replacement for the battlecruiser.The ship figured prominently in the development of the IJN's carrier striking force doctrine, which grouped carriers together to give greater mass and concentration to their air power. A revolutionary strategic concept at the time, the employment of the doctrine was crucial in enabling Japan to attain its initial strategic goals during the first six months of the Pacific War. Kaga's aircraft first supported Japanese troops in China during the Shanghai Incident of 1932 and participated in the Second Sino-Japanese War in the late 1930s. With other carriers, she took part in the Pearl Harbor raid in December 1941 and the invasion of Rabaul in the Southwest Pacific in January 1942. The following month her aircraft participated in a combined carrier airstrike on Darwin, Australia, and helping secure the conquest of the Dutch East Indies by Japanese forces. She missed the Indian Ocean raid in April as she had to return to Japan for repairs after hitting a reef in February. Following repairs, Kaga rejoined the 1st Air Fleet for the Battle of Midway in June 1942.
.......... They didn't mention it but some people (naval historians) like me know that, lol -Akagi was her half sister cuz of the refit she got from Amagi. NB:It was Kaga which was refitted, don't be confused.
@@Ax93027 Akagi was constructed as a Amagi class battlecruiser, supposed to be the first of the 88 fleet. But the construction got halted because of the washington navel confrence, so it was refitted to be a triple deck type carrier. Then later refitted to be a single long deck type carrier. Kaga was constructed as a Kaga or Tosa class high speed battleship, also part of the 88 fleet. And was also halted by the washington navel confrence. Then it was also refitted into a triple deck type carrier and then refitted into a single long deck type carrier. They both got refitted. Actually most of the 88 fleet that were under construction got refitted.
@@NanashiCAST now JS Kaga (DDH-184) is a helicopter carrier being converted into an aircraft carrier beginning in March, 2022. Officially classified as a multi-purpose operation destroyer👈, she is the second ship in the Izumo class of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the other being JS Izumo.
I think Japan should build more of these even if they have less carrying capacity... If they had 10 smaller carriesrs would be better than 3 super sized as the loss of one would be smaller and the chance of showing up in the right place as a surprize with intact carriers would be bigger,,
Super carriers can operate in a much larger space meaning they can have a much larger combat zone of effectiveness. Those midsized carriers will be formidable as well.
Japan is a strong stable and a diplomatic leader in their region. It is pleasing they are developing more resources to help maintain peace. I only wish that Japan continue to increase their commitment as their global views are more consistent and reliable than many other world leading countries.
At only 15000 tons, they are much too small to carry modern fighters. Maybe a couple of Harriers, but those wouldn't be much good against an adversary like China.
As an Australian, and given the deterioration in the strategic environment in our region and in the Indo-Pacific generally, I welcome this development. These ships would be welcome visitors to any of our ports and naval bases. Japan should build more of the Izumo class...........perhaps with a ski-jump so that these ships could operate the F35C. Les Griffiths
@@julienrooknizan5711 A ski jump would allow it to launch aircraft with a larger takeoff weight - which would translate to a longer range and to carry more weapons.
Perhaps the next japanese carrier would be similar to the uk queen Elizabeth class 🤔...about 4 of those and 5 more Izumo class is just what japan needs to help deter china. Would love to see an arsenal class concept ship from Japan with vast array of vertical launch silos too
@@matthewwadwell6100 the goal is to still keep the masquerade of a helicopter destroyer. Remember, a ski jump would remove any doubt that it was an aircraft carrier and not a destroyer that support aircraft
The arming of Japan is absolutely necessary as a deterrent against China. Japan is a democracy and a trusted ally of the western democracies so this is a good thing. Obviously it would be wonderful if this wasn't necessary and free nations could spend their money to better the lives of their citizens instead of building armaments but unfortunately there are always people in power in this world who want to take what others have with the use of violence.
The video showcases Japan's impressive new aircraft carrier, which is a testament to their advanced military technology. It's interesting to see how Japan has invested billions of dollars in this project, which highlights their commitment to maintaining their status as a global power. The video provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of modern military technology and its implications for global politics. ....
Joint development of military assets between NATO allies is a good thing. Everyone shares the cost, and soldiers are trained in their usage in the event that one country runs out of stock.
I think NATO would be more likely to respond to aggressive actions nearer to Europe, than to respond to aggressive actions in the Western Pacific region.
@@TM-xz2kj well it is the NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGINIZATION, not the pacific one. Japan isn't technically part of NATO, but they are allied with the US in a similar pact. its considered a major none NATO ally along with Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, South Korea, Thailand, and Tunisia.
Eastern trickery? Eastern cunning? Is that supposed to insinuate Japanese cunning or trickery is different? Seems like these lines could have been delivered without the differentiation of being "Eastern".
The US Navy has ELEVEN nuclear powered, super carriers in active service, not counting the USS John F. Kennedy. In addition, the Navy also operates NINE Amphibious Assault ships or the Wasp and America classes, that can be used as "Lightning carriers", with up to 20 F-35B strike jets each.
And every class of CV/CVN we've fielded since the Forrestals has been 'supercarriers', so there's really no need to make the distinction for the new Kennedy.
thought the Kennedy was non nuclear. so it could go to Japan as they did not allow nuclear carriers for a long time. Oh I see, the old Kennedy was scrapped and new Kennedy has arrived.
@@billmcdonough3950 The new one is Ford-class, but has not yet reached "operational" status. I was making the distinction between our "supercarriers" and our Gator Navy "Lightning Carriers"/Amphibious Assault ships.
After WW ll my father who served in the South Pacific respected the Japanese. Japanese people are wonderful. I too, love the Japanese. Japan has a right to protect themselves. They are America's allies! I stand with Japan!
Japan sunk UK warship Prince of Wales in Malaysian waters in WW2 . The Royal Navy battleship HMS Prince of Wales and battlecruiser HMS Repulse were sunk by carrier-based bombers and torpedo bombers of the Imperial Japanese Navy .In Japan, the engagement was referred to as the Naval Battle of Malaya (マレー沖海戦, Marē-oki kaisen)
Imagine telling someone in 1942 that after years of acting as the de facto military for the Island nation, the US is excited to see Japan build up it's military, especially it's Navy. The longtime allies, having overlapping needs, finally celebrate together as Japan celebrates new military spending along with one of the most successful foreign soil military bases in the world. Much of this in response to escalation from long time enemy, Russia. If you explained all this to someone from 1942 they would assume that were in a parallel dimension or having a stroke
In WW2 my Dad was in the Brit 14th Army in Burma, he saw at first hand the atrocities of the Japanese. He loathed, hated, detested them immensely (and also respected them, go figure). As a very young lad I was in the car with him (in New Zealand) once when a Jap merchant-sailor was innocently crossing the road. Pure reflex kicked in on both sides, the sailor got clear just in time. As an adult years later I mentioned this long forgotten incident to him, Dad went thoughtful and quietly murmured "Remarkable people, the Japanese."
As much as I am passionate about such glorious weapons and carriers, I am also aware that the only time that these will ever need to fulfill their duties, it would perhaps be in a time of war and seeing how polarised the world is becoming, that fateful war might as well be humanity's last war.
Don't worry so much mate. This is the history of mankind and many have had your opinion before. Not every realm will even get involved in these hypothetical war scenarios that are being discussed. This stuff is needed as deterrence as there will always be someone more aggressive in the world. The key for a realm is to never become gelded or feminized so that it can survive.
@@fatdoi003 What they've done and what happened, it is pas tense, it remains on archives of history. Let's see now, today's political and strategical context, and the future challenges.
@@fatdoi003 And so what, it was 88 years ago!! What can we do now ? Can we change the historical events!? Do you see who are the Japanese neighbors!?? Don't you see where evil comes from!?? Have you ever heard about China and N.Korea!?? Listen cerfuly! Japan must have not only aircraft carriers, they should seriously think on being a nuclear power, in close corporation with USA. Think on it pal.
listen, if japan can make billion dollar aircraft carriers, they can definitely make a NON american plane. For god sake japan, stop using our planes! (this is a joke)
This is what ive been waiting for in the japanese navy, a force to defend south korea and japan as a whole will restrain russia and china not by alot but atleast there is defence.
What do you mean? All they need is one hypersonic missile per carrier and it's gone. A total waste of money and resources. Better make peace with them instead. But that doesn't work because the USA forces them to be enemies......
lmao. japan defend korea. they are mortal enemies. SK doesnt represent true koreans. SKoreans are westernized koreans. In the history of Korea. China has been the protector of korea from Japan for hundreds of years. The Japanese have made 3 invasion of China through korea. Each time the korean with Chinese support crush the japanese invasion. Only after japanese modernization did japan succeed in invading, colonizing korea and part of China. SK doesn't have beef with China or Russia. But SK do have beef with Japan over the Dojo island. So i am confused you would say Japan defend SK from China and Russia doesnt make sense.
With air refueling, the F35b’s should have increased range. Increased range for carrier based aircraft is critical to their attack mission, since anti-ship missiles have longer range, certainly up to 500 miles, so the carriers are vulnerable. Japan needs carriers since if there is a war, land airbases will be the the first target, while carriers, being mobile, can evade detection. More light carriers rather than a few heavy carriers still provide more resilience. It is essential to develop airborne early warning, which has previously required fixed wing aircraft, however there are efforts, both in the U.S. Navy and UK Navy to develop helicopter borne airborne early warning, a critical mission for defense against anti-ship missiles. The US Navy is also developing their amphibious assault ships into light aircraft carriers to develop defense as well as offensive capacity utilizing th3 F35B vertical takeoff aircraft,which, while not as capable as the C model, does have much more capability than the vertical takeoff Harriers, which are being phased out. I expect Japan to develop a much more capable Navy, especially with the rise of China, the Nuclear armed N. Koreans and the increased aggressiveness of Russia. The Japanese may be entering an era of self sufficiency, since it’s uncertain what the US will be capable of in the future. This could mean more aircraft carriers, the emergence of a self sufficient aircraft industry, development of space technologies, and likely nuclear propulsion for submarines. Expect Japan to be transformed industrially and the emergence of a capable research base, since Japan is attempting to incentivize employment of PhD’s, since there’s been a crisis in unemployment of new PhD’s.
We… could build 2 “Multipurpose Destroyers” based on the Izumo class with a CATOBAR equipped angled deck to host the E-2s we already have. Potentially being an emergency landing spot for US aircraft too. Think Japanese Charles de Gaulle.
Good point, mid-air refueling for carrier-based fighter jets to extend their range is something the UK has perfected a long time ago and has been assisting and training the US/NATO forces with on training exercises in the South Pacific region. And you're right, that's a key tactical and strategic benefit because carriers (and figher jets) are highly vulnerable to Russian and Chinese hypersonic missile attack due to their speed and range. Take the Russian Kh-47M2 hypersonic missile, reported to be Mach 12 (almost 10,000 mph) with a range of 1,200km, and for a small missile a high payload to size ratio...capable of delivering 500kg of conventional warhead explosive, the equivalent of 4,300lbs of TNT..that's enough to do subtantial damage to a carrier. It will be interesting (for NATO and the US) in the coming weeks to see whether Ukraine's forces are able to shoot down the Kh-47M2 missiles using the US Patriot air defense missile system, considered one of the most advanced in the world...Some military analysts think Russia has hyped the Kh-47M2 in terms of its speed, accuracy and guidance system maneuverability spec provided..and claims its unstoppable, making it a serious strategic missile threat to NATO carriers...if Patriot is able to take down the Kh-47M2 it will be a big defense reassurance to the US and NATO when deploying carriers and high-value assets in the Black Sea in future.
Appears you got the shipbuilder's name wrong. IHI is not "one-H-one." It is Ishikawajima Heavy Industries. Currently, IHI's biggest development appears to be the engine for the Mitsubishi F-X sixth generation fighter.
The downwash of the F-35's landing air blast has proven to buckle the deck of a simple helo carrier. If an F-35 can land on one without damaging its' deck you can bet these baby's were purpose built for the F-35 and any other VSTOL jets in the pipeline.
At least other western countries and allies(not necessarily in global west) are starting take their defenses as their own matter in stead of depending on us all the time
Don't forget that it is not that Japan didn't want to improve their defenses, they were restricted by the 1945 surrender agreement. In order to build better defenses, they need to start getting towards weapons that can be used as attack weapons and that would go against both the agreement, and Japan's Constitution (which is pacifist because of the agreement). So the fact they are slowly pushing the limits has nothing to do with what they want, but rather what the US and NATO allies that enforce that agreement are allowing them to do, as well reforms in the Constitution, also allowed (or simply reinterpreted to modern times) by NATO. With China and North Korea just at their doorstep, you can bet they wish they could have invested in these technologies a lot sooner, but it took China, NK and even Russia to become a serious threat for NATO to allow them under the table.
The Japanese Navy will be used for mainly search and rescue....meaning they will search for Chinese Military vessels and rescue them from existence, lol.
It's a huge waste of money, but unfortunately it's necessary. Japan is not well liked by China or Korea, and historically for good reasons. But that's in the past. In the current situation they are part of the first island chain and important in keeping a militarized China at bay. If it leads to WW three that will be on China. Personally I don't see a way out of it unless something drastic happens. China's itching for a fight. Historically they've always been the one being assaulted, and many nationalities took advantage. China has the ability to be a strong power in the world, but it seems that it wants to flex its military muscles. That's not good. It's at the expense of all the other countries and therefore upsets the rule of law which is important for commerce. So yeah China is looking for a fight and preparing for one. So we got to spend all that money and everybody really better pay serious attention because this will affect everyone in the world. If you want peace prepare for war. In a war fight to win.
@@donaldcarey114 that is true Donald. I think in that part of the world almost everybody invaded everybody else at one time or another. I hope that we would like to think that we're a little better than that now but evidently we in the are not.
Well i wonder about that, their military doesn't have a good history on conflicts and the last large conflict they parcipated(against Vietnam) aannnd it was a humiliating defeat, unless you count running over poor students and invading small countries with no military as war experience.
@@Tamachii12 The U,.S. military was NOT defeated in Viet Nam, the leftists/media/brainwashed college students, aided by corrupt politians lost the war. But go ahead, CCP sock puppet - blather on.
Yea man killing millions upon millions, torturing thousands, selling thousands of women into forced slavery is okay now because look! Basic entertainment! Liberals man
Uh, the U.S. would not be shocked, they would be helping Japan in every way to create a greater military. They would be very happy and over-joyed to have Japan with global strike capability again. They will also be helping Japan getting nukes too.
I think multiple small carriers would be the way to go (more agile and can spread across multiple locations or combine for one larger force that requires multiple sink targets). With a mixture of subs (take other other aircraft carriers) and anti-aircraft ships (sea/air defense) is the way to go. I would also design some type of defensive trawler that follows and surrounds the aircraft carrier, their purpose is to throw some nets around with mini explosives that trigger when great force hits the net. This would act as a SHIELD against sub torpedoes trying to sink your aircraft carrier. The torpedo would hit the net, trigger an explosive and flow up 1km from the carrier. You could have multi layererd rings as well one at 500m distance if the first net is broken by one torpedo you are protected by the next one and can hopefully locate and hunt down the sub that fired them before they finally get you.
Don't know what you do for a living my friend, but that is not a bad idea. I kept thinking about a defensive ship, because as it goes right now, I dont believe the U.S. vessels can carry enough defensive missiles on board. The newer Chinese vessels and the older Russian ones can carry more offensive ship to ship missles than the U.S. vessels can launch in defense.
@@GonzoA211 It's fun that people actually found my random idea interesting. I'm an operations analyst and strategist, as a teen I have ranked1 in shogun2 multiplayer aha. so like the reason being able to combine or distribute a smaller force is beneficial is you can more easily carry out harass and surprise attacks on infrastructures. say if your enemy has 1 large force and you have 3 small ones... 2 small is probably enough to draw with the large one if they setup a defensive position then you can send the 1 extra small force off to attack naval gas pumps or something so their large force cannot really move around, then they become sitting ducks... furthermore if the large force tries to attack your harass unit, then the 2 other large ones can come in and support it now you've actually encircled them and fight the large one on multiple flanks which gives you an advantage... anyway i don't have to connections to every work on projects that could see ideas like this come to life, if a navy wants to hire me DM me lol
There is a detail that gets over looked. Japan is now a defacto nuclear armed country. All F35s are capable of delivering the B61 variable yield thermonuclear gravity bomb.
Funnily enough, Imperial Japan used to have such project and rumored it was tested in what now known as North Korea. Maybe that's how NK got them nukes? Had they finish it before the Americans does, Hawaii would be brighter than the sun.
Honestly not allowing Japan to rebuild its armed forces was a big mistake written on the surrender clause. Aircraft carriers are both an offensive and defensive surface ships. So they have the right to build aircraft carriers that are not necessarily equal in size to those of the US Navy. But big enough to counter an external threat like China.
problem is china is evolved too fast. in 70's, 80's everybody use bicycle to go to works. in 90's they use small bikes, in 00's, they started to build their own car. in 2010's, everybody own car. and now electric car is affordable there while they use advanced tech beating Korea and Japan.
As an American with family who fought in WWII I fully support this. WWII is long over and both Japan and USA are different nations today. Japan is an important ally today.
@@Arbyfig I understand the province I've even been there Still it brings back memories of a dark time in history. I can't imagine a nuclear ballistic sub named the Hiroshima going over well there.
I think Japan building up their navy is a smart thing and WW2 was a long time ago. I feel like Japan is a much different country from what it was back then. Japan doesn't want war but it needs to be able to defend itself and it's allies and I believe they should be allowed to further equip themselves. As for militarization in general I think it's something that will always be needed unfortunately. However I think the world would develop a lot better if we all just found a way to unify ourselves. Though there are a many hurdles that prevent this from anger of past events / bitter history and rivalry, racial inequality, God complexes, etc. The sooner we can get other countries to agree to be one united nation of nations I think the closer we will be to peace. Though I am not saying any government should give up their sovereignty or anything like that. Just unite and carry each other and their people instead of greed and power. It's no different than rich vs poor. What you gonna do with all that money? Just hoard it and lord it over people? I dunno but there's gotta be a better way to run the world. ....sorry I kind of ranted and went off topic...
I hope Hapan is already doing the phase 1 upgrade to JSDF KAGA and building a larger carrier. China is already building it’s 4th carrier and that id a large deck carrier like FUJIAN but nucclear powered as well.
@@derekwampum8861 Russia doesn’t have a history of invading others but it does have a history of being invaded. I think that is why the Russians are so paranoid.
@@derekwampum8861 Russia is insidious, especially the Soviets. I didn’t say they didn’t screw with other countries and peoples, i said they don’t have a history of invading other countries. Yes, they kill their own and others through proxy wars.
As a US Navy veteran who proudly served on an aircraft carrier I would like to say it is great to have Japan as an ally.
Thank you and god bless you
As an American AGREED!
Agree as well, good people in Japan and God bless them all.
Japan and the US has been friends since 19th century at the time the US helped many Japanese sailors when their ships were shipwrecked 😆
Some of the smartest people on earth
Much Love to Japan from the USA!
Countries still have to defend themselves, I'm all for Japan building up military
Until Japan sneak attacks America again. 😂
@@JohnLee-db9zt I hope not. I love Japan and wouldn't blink an eye for the opportunity to live and work there. I hope we always remain friends with Japan.
If Japan had nukes during ww2 . They would have nuke pearl harbor no doubt and decimate the US navy. They are aggressive nation that made 3 invasion attempts on China through Korea. They were all crush because the Korean with Chinese support crush them. Only after industrial modernization did Japan succeed in invading korea and rest of asia. I find it odd that Americans are rooting for Japan to rearm when they were the aggressor nation during ww2 to asia and the US. China on the other hand was allies with the US against japan and later the soviet. I can't wrap my mind around American mindset of rearming a former enemy against an historical ally.
Yes, but we cannot allow China or the nearest enemy to wipe out Japan or turn them against us
"it's okay because this time the fascists are on our side"
I was stationed on an American Aircraft Carrier while it was still in the ship yard. This was in the 70s at the time the cost was 7-8 billion. To build a smaller one today for around a billion is quite an achievement.
I’m a Filipino here in Hawaii and I have a lot of Japanese friends. Only Good things I can say about them. They are real and Genuine.
japanese people good, their government is not
Why they got so much cool stuff
I am Martian and I have a lot of friends on Jupiter. They are real and genuine.
I'm Filipino too lived in Japan I can say you're right
from Mars here, yeap Japanese are really good😊, they are really honorable to their words…
I am Japanese.
Izumo is an anti-submarine helicopter carrier.
Even if Izumo were to carry F-35Bs, the number would be in the single digits, and refueling at sea would be at its limit.
You shouldn't even think about re-arming and sortieing
However, it is meaningful for joint operations with the US Marine Corps.
This will also serve as a training aircraft carrier for the next ships to be built.
No reason for the US to be shocked. We sell them things like this. We liked them spending their own money to increase defense in the region.
Agreed. I'm glad to see Japan is stepping up big with this CV.
As an American I'm not shocked. I don't think any of us that know what's going on around the world are. I've been actively encouraging Japan start building for over 10 years now. I saw the writing on the wall years ago. We can trust the Japanese and its time they build a Navy and Military that can stand on the world stage. I want them to be strong allies. Both my grandfathers fought in WW2 and they would agree with me. I would even encourage them to start an ICBM program
Love me some Japan. Few places and people have so easily earned such global respect.
As a U.S. Army combat Veteran (505th PIR 82nd Airborne Division) All I'd like to say is, Bravo Japan!
For the past 50 years, Japan has proven to be America's best Friend and Allie in Asia. They are a extremely advanced Country with a highly trained Military. And, with the People's Republic Of China becoming noticably aggressive with each passing month, it's comforting to know we have a very good friend in Japan. Japan is a deterrent to a hostile China. In effect, Japan watches our backs. So, Domo Arigato Gozaimashita, Nihon! (Thank You For Everything, Japan)
They are beautiful looking ships, Japan should be proud. They have every right to defend their island and the Pacific trade routes that are so important to the world.
so who the one that invest in china in 95 to today? isn't it american company, Japanese company, Korean company and European company? you guys apgiving them rich and now afraid of the backlash?
when was the last time anyone invaded japan??
@boboboy8189 it's actually Clinton's fault if you wanna get technical, I think he was the one that lifted restrictions that gave them access to the world markets, but I could be wrong
China's carrier killer YJ21, slowest Mach 10 (vs DF26 mach18)/shortest-range-Navy 1500km (vs Df26 5000km, Guam killer), only exported carrier-killer, 1-shot could destroy US super carriers, shouldn't be a problem to destroy Jap-carriers.
@@justindad2240 don’t like Japanese military expansion. Give peace a chance. Fk NATO.
Im glad Japan is on our side
Japan isn't on anybody's side but their own.
@@Snuffy03 true, you’re not gullible like most of these numb nuts.
Not for long 😂 don't think they just forgot about hiroshima and fire bombing tf outta their cities
@@Snuffy03 as far as I can tell, we’re not even on our own side
@@magistic345 oh we remember all right, so much so that everyone became so pacifist that now we are left in bad shape when it comes to the sustainability of the “SDF.”
Projecting strength is the surest way to avoid WW3. Japan has become a staunch ally in a critical region of the world. They have proven themselves with the changes they've made over the past 70+ years. A strong Japan is a stronger USA.
Japan today is not the Jap they are during world war 2 tough and loyal. Now jap are just are shoe shine boy and girl for American. America are broke. Struggling to service the interest on it principal of 31.4 trillions debt and growing at hypersonic speed. Need another 14 trillion dollar but no taker of those junk bond so can’t print new money! The japan themselves are not in good condition financially and economically. Even the JAp are not able to continue to help America buying up those American bond? Everybody are off loading American dollar including the state of Israel, it staunch allies. Thanks to joe Biden the greatest president of America turning themselves from hero to robber. Karma, robbing of Iran, Afghanistan and finally Russia wealth/assets that finally ends usa hagemo. Of the 47 critical tech of the world, China lead 43!
While I agree with you to a large extent, I prefer to say "A strong Japan is a stronger Free World". I am just splitting hairs.
@@fredcarr3550 True, both apply.
Si vis pacem, para bellum: If you want peace, prepare for war. This has worked against USSR for decades and now needs to be applied to China.
Bombs into submission, occupies nation, dismantles entire society and reorganizes, turns nations into the most successful ally in the Pacific Ocean. ~The American Grind set.
Japan is on the right track. Alright!
IHI is not 1H1, it is abbreviation of Ishikawajima-harima Heavy Industries, which is one of three largest heavy and military industries in Japan along with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
IHI is the successor of the builders which made Yamato during WW2 and has long history since 19th century.
Lies again? AMWF CAR
Ai - heche - Ai
Wasn’t Kaga a WWII carrier sunk at Midway.
@@rollotomasislawyer3405 Yes, a lot of japanese ships inherit the name of previous ww2 counterparts, like the Kongo class destroyer, the Izumo and it's predecessor(the Hyuga class).
@@rollotomasislawyer3405
Yes! Look out. Now you have done it China.
You have awakened Japan.
Good Move of Japan Due to Chinas aggression and Russia and north Korea.peace not war.
Japan also has Godzilla!
Very formidable adversary!
Ultraman is sleeping!
Godzilla only show up to remind them of what they did in the last war.
@@Joshua_N-A knock it off, get rid of your hate, they're on our side now!
The Japanese Navy has been trained by the British Navy when they first came to existence. The Japanese Navy's aircraft carrier force started out the same time as the Americans and the British. The Japanese Navy Aviation corps has always had the best pilots in all of their services. No doubt Japanese Naval Aviation are going to be strong in the future. Japan is close to China and North Korea, the nation can be a giant aircraft carrier itself.
Fun fact: Japanese 'curry' was introduced to Japan by the UK Navy when they were training the Japanese. It's a vegetable & meat stew, thickened with a roux (to avoid spillage at sea) and flavoured with curry powder. Japanese seamen took the recipe back home and it caught on in the wider population to become the ultimate 'comfort food' of the nation.
@@findingthereal9052 Tikka Masala is now the UK's favourite dish. We love a good curry (thanks to India)...
@@findingthereal9052
Another little-known fact is that Mount Fuji was actually manufactured in Birkenhead.
The Japanese posses thousands of uninhabited islands,they are leasing a few to the Americans for their forces. The closest is 18 miles from Taiwan but that is too close.. These Japanese "destroyers" should visit Pearl Harbor,everyone but China and Russia wants to see a strong Japan.
AMEN, Reddevilparatrooper...From Your Airborne Brother (505th PIR 82nd Airborne Division) former SSgt
Jumpin' George.
Japan should build what it needs and wants. Current actions in that part of the world make it necessary.
Yeah it's about damn time Japan 🇯🇵
Japan needs at least 3 more, to be deployed in the vicinity of Hokkaido-Aomori area, Toyama-Shimane area, and southern Okinawa
Japan has rich history, including the recent past WWII. Japan had colonized Korea for almost half a century. Then, Japan sent its military to invade China and the whole Asia not long ago. Also, Japan bombed the United States at Pearl Harbor. History will repeat itself again? It is interesting to see how Japanese people react to its government’s decision to tear up its Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution and to expand its military going forward. 😎
Cool to see a modern Kaga. I hope the next one is named Akagi....that would be very cool
Japan is our friend now longlive the great kamikasi country and soldier
Give Japan all the military capabilities it needs to deter the Chinese from invading Taiwan.
Go Japan Love from CANADA!!!!❤
nice to see japan getting its carriers back
So they can sneak attack America again.
For what, to bomb pearl harbour again.
Me not so much….Lost an uncle in WW2 who was a Pearl Harbor 12-7-1941.
@@LordHawHaw100 Quite. This bloke is spouting nonsense Japan did huge harm. Americans want allies to support their provocations in the chinese coastal waters.
@@LordHawHaw100 rest in peace
👍🙏🇯🇵 good decision by Japanese Government 🙏🙏
I'm n
China's intentions worry me in the 21st century. I think WW2 is far enough behind us now to stop restricting Japans' right to project power when needed. Germany has been very strong for decades and has proven to be an upstanding international citizen and valuable ally and it's time to allow Japan full rights militarily.
It's about time! Japan, like many European countries, must take more responsibility for their defense, especially with changing political attitudes.
Every country has the responsibility to protect itself and right to remain sovereign
And you can bet it's top quality. Japan doesn't make junk like some countries
There’s only one country is chiiiiiiiiNaaaaaaaa !!!
@@hienluong3819 You forgot about a country that has technically one aircraft carrier that needs a tugboat to move around
The western world needs to help Japan build more Carrier groups, also South Korea needs to get in the Game wit 3 of its own Carrier groups.
Japan doesn't need western help to build carriers not does South Korea. They both have the necessary skills and money to build them and only needed the motivation to build; China and North Korea are now providing that. The real question is: are Japan and South Korea secretly working on their own nuclear weapons program in view of the threats now being faced?
@@fredcarr3550 Maybe not but Japan needs the F-35's to go on the Carriers, the Japanese attempt at stealth fighter failed. South Korea needs to recognize and understand the pathology of of Narcissistic personality disorder, just look at Stalin, Putin, Pol Pot, Mao. There are many more, and the yet to be realized, Xi Jinping.
Many people didn't know that South Korea and Japan Are Rival in East Asia....South Korea is building The Hangul 2 대형수송함- class 45000 ton aircraft carriers currently under development for the Republic of Korea Navy. The class is follow-on from the previous Dokdo-class amphibious assault ships which prioritized amphibious capability,while the CVX will be designed for fixed wing and rotary wing operations instead, constituting a traditional aircraft carrier.The flight deck will be of an axial design for Korean Stealh Fighters KF21 .
The CVX will be one of the few aircraft carriers in the world to feature two islands. The UK defense corporation Babcock International has been providing support to the CVX program and is a possible explanation for the twin-island design as Babcock led the development of the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier program for the Royal Navy.
@@fredcarr3550 I agree as the nukes are a bigger concern.
@@shimadwan8251 Thank you for adding that as I haven't seen pictures of the Keel being laid down yet I wasn't sure of the status.
Awesome Japan!
It Takes more than One BiG Navy ship 🚢⚓ to win Any war...
As an American whom had both grandfathers fight in WW2, I approve of this move. I want my allies to be militarily strong and ready for the world stage when conflict comes. I love and trust the Japanese people. Rise again, so you may be strong and stand side by side with us. The region is becoming too hostile and it would be wise to build a strong Airforce/Navy/Military. I think its time to rework the treaty so they can have a respective defensive/offensive capability.
I am glad to see we can see things as Nations what is best for all. We all had Grandfathers in WW2 on all sides. We are all on ONE SIDE, SIDE BY SIDE. We don't want problems but give us one and you will see a SIDE NO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WANTS TO SEE.
What the video didn't explain is Kaga (加賀) was an aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and was named after the former Kaga Province in present-day Ishikawa Prefecture. Originally intended to be one of two 👉Tosa-class battleships, Kaga was converted under the terms of the Washington Naval Treaty to an aircraft carrier as the replacement for the battlecruiser.The ship figured prominently in the development of the IJN's carrier striking force doctrine, which grouped carriers together to give greater mass and concentration to their air power. A revolutionary strategic concept at the time, the employment of the doctrine was crucial in enabling Japan to attain its initial strategic goals during the first six months of the Pacific War.
Kaga's aircraft first supported Japanese troops in China during the Shanghai Incident of 1932 and participated in the Second Sino-Japanese War in the late 1930s. With other carriers, she took part in the Pearl Harbor raid in December 1941 and the invasion of Rabaul in the Southwest Pacific in January 1942. The following month her aircraft participated in a combined carrier airstrike on Darwin, Australia, and helping secure the conquest of the Dutch East Indies by Japanese forces. She missed the Indian Ocean raid in April as she had to return to Japan for repairs after hitting a reef in February.
Following repairs, Kaga rejoined the 1st Air Fleet for the Battle of Midway in June 1942.
.......... They didn't mention it but some people (naval historians) like me know that, lol
-Akagi was her half sister cuz of the refit she got from Amagi.
NB:It was Kaga which was refitted, don't be confused.
@@Ax93027 Akagi was constructed as a Amagi class battlecruiser, supposed to be the first of the 88 fleet. But the construction got halted because of the washington navel confrence, so it was refitted to be a triple deck type carrier. Then later refitted to be a single long deck type carrier.
Kaga was constructed as a Kaga or Tosa class high speed battleship, also part of the 88 fleet. And was also halted by the washington navel confrence. Then it was also refitted into a triple deck type carrier and then refitted into a single long deck type carrier.
They both got refitted. Actually most of the 88 fleet that were under construction got refitted.
"she"... 😆lol. Reminds me of that SNL skit with Phil Hartman and Alec Baldwin.
@@NanashiCAST now
JS Kaga (DDH-184) is a helicopter carrier being converted into an aircraft carrier beginning in March, 2022. Officially classified as a multi-purpose operation destroyer👈, she is the second ship in the Izumo class of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the other being JS Izumo.
@@NanashiCAST It's sad that Amagi got scrapped cuz of the damn earthquake.
I think Japan should build more of these even if they have less carrying capacity... If they had 10 smaller carriesrs would be better than 3 super sized as the loss of one would be smaller and the chance of showing up in the right place as a surprize with intact carriers would be bigger,,
Super carriers can operate in a much larger space meaning they can have a much larger combat zone of effectiveness.
Those midsized carriers will be formidable as well.
The funny thing that this is the opposite of their doctrine in WW2...
In Japan the dying are more the new birth. How to find the crew maybe recruit it from India or Philippine.
Nice let's go japan 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵 💪💪💪
We love Japan let them build at will we need them against china
Yeah your right LoL 😂
Japan is a strong stable and a diplomatic leader in their region. It is pleasing they are developing more resources to help maintain peace. I only wish that Japan continue to increase their commitment as their global views are more consistent and reliable than many other world leading countries.
Sorry, America wasn't shocked...
America wanted Japan to purchase F35B, and approached Japan to retrofit their Hyga class, but they were too small.
Japan also has two smaller, but modern, aircraft carriers, the Hyūga and Ise.
*Helicopter Destroyers
They’re too small to host F-35s unfortunately
At only 15000 tons, they are much too small to carry modern fighters. Maybe a couple of Harriers, but those wouldn't be much good against an adversary like China.
I want to see Mitsubishi making planes again!! Get the zeros back in the air but as a 5th gen fighter 😍
They do under license, dunno if they have original designs...
They are developing Mitsubishi F-X.
As an Australian, and given the deterioration in the strategic environment in our region and in the Indo-Pacific generally, I welcome this development. These ships would be welcome visitors to any of our ports and naval bases. Japan should build more of the Izumo class...........perhaps with a ski-jump so that these ships could operate the F35C.
Les Griffiths
They are already rated for the F35B. There's no need to give it a ski jump.
@@julienrooknizan5711 A ski jump would allow it to launch aircraft with a larger takeoff weight - which would translate to a longer range and to carry more weapons.
Perhaps the next japanese carrier would be similar to the uk queen Elizabeth class 🤔...about 4 of those and 5 more Izumo class is just what japan needs to help deter china. Would love to see an arsenal class concept ship from Japan with vast array of vertical launch silos too
@@matthewwadwell6100 the goal is to still keep the masquerade of a helicopter destroyer. Remember, a ski jump would remove any doubt that it was an aircraft carrier and not a destroyer that support aircraft
yes, the world at war if its not your responsibility to clean the mess!
Thats nice very good.. very beautiful japan....
The arming of Japan is absolutely necessary as a deterrent against China. Japan is a democracy and a trusted ally of the western democracies so this is a good thing. Obviously it would be wonderful if this wasn't necessary and free nations could spend their money to better the lives of their citizens instead of building armaments but unfortunately there are always people in power in this world who want to take what others have with the use of violence.
The video showcases Japan's impressive new aircraft carrier, which is a testament to their advanced military technology. It's interesting to see how Japan has invested billions of dollars in this project, which highlights their commitment to maintaining their status as a global power. The video provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of modern military technology and its implications for global politics.
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Thanks for the breakdown random person not associated with the video 😂
Joint development of military assets between NATO allies is a good thing. Everyone shares the cost, and soldiers are trained in their usage in the event that one country runs out of stock.
I think NATO would be more likely to respond to aggressive actions nearer to Europe, than to respond to aggressive actions in the Western Pacific region.
@@TM-xz2kj well it is the NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGINIZATION, not the pacific one. Japan isn't technically part of NATO, but they are allied with the US in a similar pact. its considered a major none NATO ally along with
Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, South Korea, Thailand, and Tunisia.
@@TM-xz2kj If the U.S. is involved, NATO is involved.
Nato should stay @ north atlantic, don't come near to the pacific
Tell us all about it Cong......
nice, hail japan warrior spirt hail the emporer
Eastern trickery? Eastern cunning? Is that supposed to insinuate Japanese cunning or trickery is different? Seems like these lines could have been delivered without the differentiation of being "Eastern".
Complete and Total Thumbs Up Japan !
The US Navy has ELEVEN nuclear powered, super carriers in active service, not counting the USS John F. Kennedy. In addition, the Navy also operates NINE Amphibious Assault ships or the Wasp and America classes, that can be used as "Lightning carriers", with up to 20 F-35B strike jets each.
And every class of CV/CVN we've fielded since the Forrestals has been 'supercarriers', so there's really no need to make the distinction for the new Kennedy.
thought the Kennedy was non nuclear. so it could go to Japan as they did not allow nuclear carriers for a long time. Oh I see, the old Kennedy was scrapped and new Kennedy has arrived.
@@billmcdonough3950 The new one is Ford-class, but has not yet reached "operational" status. I was making the distinction between our "supercarriers" and our Gator Navy "Lightning Carriers"/Amphibious Assault ships.
Nations have to be cognizant of protecting their lands and borders.
Long live Japan and The Way of the samurai never forget where you come
This is the best action of Japan to upgrade their armaments to defend themselves from agressors China and Russia.
"USA Shocked" Surely they had not Knowledge it was coming XD
After WW ll my father who served in the South Pacific respected the Japanese. Japanese people are wonderful. I too, love the Japanese. Japan has a right to protect themselves. They are America's allies! I stand with Japan!
Traitor
Looks like the Izumo & Kaga would be VERY interoperable with the HMS Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales.....
Japan sunk UK warship Prince of Wales in Malaysian waters in WW2 . The Royal Navy battleship HMS Prince of Wales and battlecruiser HMS Repulse were sunk by carrier-based bombers and torpedo bombers of the Imperial Japanese Navy .In Japan, the engagement was referred to as the Naval Battle of Malaya (マレー沖海戦, Marē-oki kaisen)
Imagine telling someone in 1942 that after years of acting as the de facto military for the Island nation, the US is excited to see Japan build up it's military, especially it's Navy. The longtime allies, having overlapping needs, finally celebrate together as Japan celebrates new military spending along with one of the most successful foreign soil military bases in the world. Much of this in response to escalation from long time enemy, Russia. If you explained all this to someone from 1942 they would assume that were in a parallel dimension or having a stroke
In WW2 my Dad was in the Brit 14th Army in Burma, he saw at first hand the atrocities of the Japanese. He loathed, hated, detested them immensely (and also respected them, go figure). As a very young lad I was in the car with him (in New Zealand) once when a Jap merchant-sailor was innocently crossing the road. Pure reflex kicked in on both sides, the sailor got clear just in time. As an adult years later I mentioned this long forgotten incident to him, Dad went thoughtful and quietly murmured "Remarkable people, the Japanese."
Should have put Japanese engines instead...I dont know why they relied on outside manufacturers
I am happy with that I believe Japanese and Germans are the bravest nations wish for them power and prosperity
Japan Has Earned their build up of military back. They have the right to defend themselves like everyone else.
Future is coming 🌤️🌌🌌🌌
I’m glad we are on the same side this time
I like the Yamato and musashi to be built again.
I bet they are going to save the name 'Yamato' for a super destroyer/ cruiser
If they rebuilt those ships then they'll just be sunk once again. There is a very good reason why battleships are no longer made.
Lol. BIG; JUICY TARGET for any pragmatic commanders.
As much as I am passionate about such glorious weapons and carriers, I am also aware that the only time that these will ever need to fulfill their duties, it would perhaps be in a time of war and seeing how polarised the world is becoming, that fateful war might as well be humanity's last war.
War is around the corner, bud. You could say the economic war has already begun.
Both sides are in the process of rapid buildup right now.
It wont be our last, but it will be deadly.
Don't worry so much mate. This is the history of mankind and many have had your opinion before. Not every realm will even get involved in these hypothetical war scenarios that are being discussed. This stuff is needed as deterrence as there will always be someone more aggressive in the world. The key for a realm is to never become gelded or feminized so that it can survive.
It's a deterrent, don't sweat
You don't want China to think it can rule Asia
Without a doubt Japanese navy deserves to built a true aircraft carrier, because they are one top 5 naval forces in the world!
not based on what they've done @ WW2
@@fatdoi003 hmmm yes US that time was *tottaly* innocent too!
@@fatdoi003 What they've done and what happened, it is pas tense, it remains on archives of history.
Let's see now, today's political and strategical context, and the future challenges.
@@bitterlifes base on your standard, what's pass is passed then all murderers and rapists should be freed as long as they don't do it again... right?
@@fatdoi003 And so what, it was 88 years ago!!
What can we do now ?
Can we change the historical events!?
Do you see who are the Japanese neighbors!?? Don't you see where evil comes from!??
Have you ever heard about China and N.Korea!??
Listen cerfuly! Japan must have not only aircraft carriers, they should seriously think on being a nuclear power, in close corporation with USA.
Think on it pal.
listen, if japan can make billion dollar aircraft carriers, they can definitely make a NON american plane. For god sake japan, stop using our planes!
(this is a joke)
This is what ive been waiting for in the japanese navy, a force to defend south korea and japan as a whole will restrain russia and china not by alot but atleast there is defence.
What do you mean? All they need is one hypersonic missile per carrier and it's gone.
A total waste of money and resources. Better make peace with them instead. But that doesn't work because the USA forces them to be enemies......
Defend South Korea? Are you that ignorant of Korean-Japanese history? 🙄🤦🏻♂️
lmao. japan defend korea. they are mortal enemies. SK doesnt represent true koreans. SKoreans are westernized koreans. In the history of Korea. China has been the protector of korea from Japan for hundreds of years. The Japanese have made 3 invasion of China through korea. Each time the korean with Chinese support crush the japanese invasion. Only after japanese modernization did japan succeed in invading, colonizing korea and part of China. SK doesn't have beef with China or Russia. But SK do have beef with Japan over the Dojo island. So i am confused you would say Japan defend SK from China and Russia doesnt make sense.
@@maolo76 it doesnt matter what there relationship is now, they are both allies in the asian theater.
I guess Japan need to develop their own nukes... sandwiched between all the biggest nuclear superpowers... let along...North Korea... 😁😁😁
All I can think about is what that money could do if people were not so in need of doing violence to each other - makes me sad.
With air refueling, the F35b’s should have increased range.
Increased range for carrier based aircraft is critical to their attack mission, since anti-ship missiles have longer range, certainly up to 500 miles, so the carriers are vulnerable.
Japan needs carriers since if there is a war, land airbases will be the the first target, while carriers, being mobile, can evade detection.
More light carriers rather than a few heavy carriers still provide more resilience.
It is essential to develop airborne early warning, which has previously required fixed wing aircraft, however there are efforts, both in the U.S. Navy and UK Navy to develop helicopter borne airborne early warning, a critical mission for defense against anti-ship missiles.
The US Navy is also developing their amphibious assault ships into light aircraft carriers to develop defense as well as offensive capacity utilizing th3 F35B vertical takeoff aircraft,which, while not as capable as the C model, does have much more capability than the vertical takeoff Harriers, which are being phased out.
I expect Japan to develop a much more capable Navy, especially with the rise of China, the Nuclear armed N. Koreans and the increased aggressiveness of Russia.
The Japanese may be entering an era of self sufficiency, since it’s uncertain what the US will be capable of in the future. This could mean more aircraft carriers, the emergence of a self sufficient aircraft industry, development of space technologies, and likely nuclear propulsion for submarines.
Expect Japan to be transformed industrially and the emergence of a capable research base, since Japan is attempting to incentivize employment of PhD’s, since there’s been a crisis in unemployment of new PhD’s.
We… could build 2 “Multipurpose Destroyers” based on the Izumo class with a CATOBAR equipped angled deck to host the E-2s we already have. Potentially being an emergency landing spot for US aircraft too. Think Japanese Charles de Gaulle.
air refueling from where? land based tankers?
@@fatdoi003 How do you think fast jets get across the Atlantic?
Good point, mid-air refueling for carrier-based fighter jets to extend their range is something the UK has perfected a long time ago and has been assisting and training the US/NATO forces with on training exercises in the South Pacific region. And you're right, that's a key tactical and strategic benefit because carriers (and figher jets) are highly vulnerable to Russian and Chinese hypersonic missile attack due to their speed and range. Take the Russian Kh-47M2 hypersonic missile, reported to be Mach 12 (almost 10,000 mph) with a range of 1,200km, and for a small missile a high payload to size ratio...capable of delivering 500kg of conventional warhead explosive, the equivalent of 4,300lbs of TNT..that's enough to do subtantial damage to a carrier.
It will be interesting (for NATO and the US) in the coming weeks to see whether Ukraine's forces are able to shoot down the Kh-47M2 missiles using the US Patriot air defense missile system, considered one of the most advanced in the world...Some military analysts think Russia has hyped the Kh-47M2 in terms of its speed, accuracy and guidance system maneuverability spec provided..and claims its unstoppable, making it a serious strategic missile threat to NATO carriers...if Patriot is able to take down the Kh-47M2 it will be a big defense reassurance to the US and NATO when deploying carriers and high-value assets in the Black Sea in future.
US should sell Some of those old light carriers to Japan 4 more $$ !! Good Idea !!
Japan has such a historic seagoing culture. I would love to see Japan have a full aircraft carrier and see it side by side with an American carrier.
Thank you for update military information ⭐👍
Appears you got the shipbuilder's name wrong. IHI is not "one-H-one." It is Ishikawajima Heavy Industries. Currently, IHI's biggest development appears to be the engine for the Mitsubishi F-X sixth generation fighter.
"Copper cannons" too. Copper alloys, yes. Bronze (copper + tin) for most, brass (copper + zinc) for some specialized uses, such as signal guns.
The downwash of the F-35's landing air blast has proven to buckle the deck of a simple helo carrier. If an F-35 can land on one without damaging its' deck you can bet these baby's were purpose built for the F-35 and any other VSTOL jets in the pipeline.
At least other western countries and allies(not necessarily in global west) are starting take their defenses as their own matter in stead of depending on us all the time
It's about time that others in the Free World start paying part of the tab for their security and freedom.
@@fredcarr3550 They do. A lot of the equipment we use are made by our Allies and vice versa.
@@Coinz8 I hear you.
@@Coinz8 OK. I hear you.
Don't forget that it is not that Japan didn't want to improve their defenses, they were restricted by the 1945 surrender agreement. In order to build better defenses, they need to start getting towards weapons that can be used as attack weapons and that would go against both the agreement, and Japan's Constitution (which is pacifist because of the agreement). So the fact they are slowly pushing the limits has nothing to do with what they want, but rather what the US and NATO allies that enforce that agreement are allowing them to do, as well reforms in the Constitution, also allowed (or simply reinterpreted to modern times) by NATO. With China and North Korea just at their doorstep, you can bet they wish they could have invested in these technologies a lot sooner, but it took China, NK and even Russia to become a serious threat for NATO to allow them under the table.
The Japanese Navy will be used for mainly search and rescue....meaning they will search for Chinese Military vessels and rescue them from existence, lol.
First Japan needs to increase its population to sustain....nothing can replace man power & capabilities in economy, war..
It's a huge waste of money, but unfortunately it's necessary. Japan is not well liked by China or Korea, and historically for good reasons. But that's in the past. In the current situation they are part of the first island chain and important in keeping a militarized China at bay. If it leads to WW three that will be on China. Personally I don't see a way out of it unless something drastic happens. China's itching for a fight. Historically they've always been the one being assaulted, and many nationalities took advantage. China has the ability to be a strong power in the world, but it seems that it wants to flex its military muscles. That's not good. It's at the expense of all the other countries and therefore upsets the rule of law which is important for commerce.
So yeah China is looking for a fight and preparing for one.
So we got to spend all that money and everybody really better pay serious attention because this will affect everyone in the world. If you want peace prepare for war. In a war fight to win.
You are not entirely correct, China, as part of the Mongol Empire invaded Japan, that's where the term Kamakaze came from. (The Divine Wind.)
@@donaldcarey114 that is true Donald. I think in that part of the world almost everybody invaded everybody else at one time or another. I hope that we would like to think that we're a little better than that now but evidently we in the are not.
Well i wonder about that, their military doesn't have a good history on conflicts and the last large conflict they parcipated(against Vietnam) aannnd it was a humiliating defeat, unless you count running over poor students and invading small countries with no military as war experience.
@@Tamachii12 The U,.S. military was NOT defeated in Viet Nam, the leftists/media/brainwashed college students, aided by corrupt politians lost the war. But go ahead, CCP sock puppet - blather on.
@@RobFomenko News flash!! Humans are animals, no different than cave men. It is in our DNA.
I'm glad to see Japan rebuilding her naval air arm
they rape your grandmother if you forgot.
@@maolo76
You seem confused.
Are you well?
Awesome, way to go Japan!! 🇺🇸❤️🇯🇵🈵️🈚️🎍💴
Japan is the pioneer of the Aircraft Carrier. I believe they have redeemed themselves by giving the world Toyotas, Playstations, and Anime.
Yea man killing millions upon millions, torturing thousands, selling thousands of women into forced slavery is okay now because look! Basic entertainment!
Liberals man
Anime was a curse.
Uh, the U.S. would not be shocked, they would be helping Japan in every way to create a greater military. They would be very happy and over-joyed to have Japan with global strike capability again. They will also be helping Japan getting nukes too.
Well done Japan you have to be ready from the enemy
Great to see Japan joining defense of peacefull Pacific
lol
Tomadatchi beautiful aircraft carrier
With China and North Korea being belligerent, you can't blame Japan for investing in their military
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I visited Kyushu island in 2012 and I only have respect and admiration for the Japanese people for their hard work and unwavering determination.
I think multiple small carriers would be the way to go (more agile and can spread across multiple locations or combine for one larger force that requires multiple sink targets). With a mixture of subs (take other other aircraft carriers) and anti-aircraft ships (sea/air defense) is the way to go.
I would also design some type of defensive trawler that follows and surrounds the aircraft carrier, their purpose is to throw some nets around with mini explosives that trigger when great force hits the net. This would act as a SHIELD against sub torpedoes trying to sink your aircraft carrier. The torpedo would hit the net, trigger an explosive and flow up 1km from the carrier. You could have multi layererd rings as well one at 500m distance if the first net is broken by one torpedo you are protected by the next one and can hopefully locate and hunt down the sub that fired them before they finally get you.
Don't know what you do for a living my friend, but that is not a bad idea. I kept thinking about a defensive ship, because as it goes right now, I dont believe the U.S. vessels can carry enough defensive missiles on board. The newer Chinese vessels and the older Russian ones can carry more offensive ship to ship missles than the U.S. vessels can launch in defense.
@@GonzoA211 It's fun that people actually found my random idea interesting. I'm an operations analyst and strategist, as a teen I have ranked1 in shogun2 multiplayer aha. so like the reason being able to combine or distribute a smaller force is beneficial is you can more easily carry out harass and surprise attacks on infrastructures. say if your enemy has 1 large force and you have 3 small ones... 2 small is probably enough to draw with the large one if they setup a defensive position then you can send the 1 extra small force off to attack naval gas pumps or something so their large force cannot really move around, then they become sitting ducks... furthermore if the large force tries to attack your harass unit, then the 2 other large ones can come in and support it now you've actually encircled them and fight the large one on multiple flanks which gives you an advantage... anyway i don't have to connections to every work on projects that could see ideas like this come to life, if a navy wants to hire me DM me lol
Superb!
Now japan needs more population to operate these aircraft carriers and defend the land of the rising sun!
That's good news for the Japanese peoples and it help protect their country and the surrounding islands.
There is a detail that gets over looked. Japan is now a defacto nuclear armed country. All F35s are capable of delivering the B61 variable yield thermonuclear gravity bomb.
Great! We can use the help.
@@gilbertfranklin1537 I agree .... and it's in keeping with a sorta carrier ... that can sorta carry nukes. :) There are already B61s in Japan. ;)
Funnily enough, Imperial Japan used to have such project and rumored it was tested in what now known as North Korea. Maybe that's how NK got them nukes? Had they finish it before the Americans does, Hawaii would be brighter than the sun.
Honestly not allowing Japan to rebuild its armed forces was a big mistake written on the surrender clause. Aircraft carriers are both an offensive and defensive surface ships. So they have the right to build aircraft carriers that are not necessarily equal in size to those of the US Navy. But big enough to counter an external threat like China.
problem is china is evolved too fast. in 70's, 80's everybody use bicycle to go to works. in 90's they use small bikes, in 00's, they started to build their own car. in 2010's, everybody own car. and now electric car is affordable there while they use advanced tech beating Korea and Japan.
I'm happy for they deserve to be able to defend themselves
Uh uh! Now you have done it China. You have awakened Japan.
F-35B is a fighter fit for a Samurai. Long live a free and prosperous Japan!
As an American with family who fought in WWII I fully support this. WWII is long over and both Japan and USA are different nations today. Japan is an important ally today.
The fact that the new Kaga was named that doesn't set well with me considering the first one took part in the Pearl Harbor raid
I mean Japan named it after the province. so name was bound to come back eventually
@@Arbyfig
I understand the province I've even been there Still it brings back memories of a dark time in history. I can't imagine a nuclear ballistic sub named the Hiroshima going over well there.
@@stulynn2005 I would get a kick out of a B-21 Raider named "Enola Gay".
@@Montana_Outdoor_Adventures They wouldn't like a nuclear ballistic sub named the Hiroshima either
@@stulynn2005 Russia already has a locking that submarine name.
I think Japan building up their navy is a smart thing and WW2 was a long time ago. I feel like Japan is a much different country from what it was back then. Japan doesn't want war but it needs to be able to defend itself and it's allies and I believe they should be allowed to further equip themselves. As for militarization in general I think it's something that will always be needed unfortunately. However I think the world would develop a lot better if we all just found a way to unify ourselves. Though there are a many hurdles that prevent this from anger of past events / bitter history and rivalry, racial inequality, God complexes, etc. The sooner we can get other countries to agree to be one united nation of nations I think the closer we will be to peace. Though I am not saying any government should give up their sovereignty or anything like that. Just unite and carry each other and their people instead of greed and power. It's no different than rich vs poor. What you gonna do with all that money? Just hoard it and lord it over people? I dunno but there's gotta be a better way to run the world. ....sorry I kind of ranted and went off topic...
I hope Hapan is already doing the phase 1 upgrade to JSDF KAGA and building a larger carrier.
China is already building it’s 4th carrier and that id a large deck carrier like FUJIAN but nucclear powered as well.
Interesting, Japan is the one who always invade other counties just like Russia, but people keep talking about China
@@derekwampum8861 Russia doesn’t have a history of invading others but it does have a history of being invaded. I think that is why the Russians are so paranoid.
@@living2ndchildhood598 Ask north Europe, Centre Asia and east Asia about what Russia did to them
@@derekwampum8861 Russia is insidious, especially the Soviets. I didn’t say they didn’t screw with other countries and peoples, i said they don’t have a history of invading other countries. Yes, they kill their own and others through proxy wars.
Nani2wala Ako maraming kakampi.kaya lang marami din sa Pinoy ung makapili at sa plitika..dapat Gawin dating Marcos para umaciso .hwag nang palitan.