Japan has launched and named its first high-speed landing craft, as the country expands its ability to conduct rapid ship-to-shore operations across its southwestern islands. Christened Akane, the aluminium-hulled vessel was unveiled at Japan Marine United’s (JMU) shipyard in Yokohama on 17 September 2026. The 35m-long and 8m-wide vessel displaces approximately 150 tonnes, and it […]
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