The Maritime Self-Defence Force's newly-commissioned Kaga (front), at anchor in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Another escort vessel Izumo is seen above. Photo: Kyodo The Maritime Self-Defence Force's newly-commissioned Kaga (front), at anchor in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Another escort vessel Izumo is seen above. Photo: Kyodo
The Maritime Self-Defence Force's newly-commissioned Kaga (front), at anchor in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Another escort vessel Izumo is seen above. Photo: Kyodo
Asia /  East Asia

Japan now has two big helicopter carrier ships as Kaga enters service

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Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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The Maritime Self-Defence Force's newly-commissioned Kaga (front), at anchor in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Another escort vessel Izumo is seen above. Photo: Kyodo The Maritime Self-Defence Force's newly-commissioned Kaga (front), at anchor in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Another escort vessel Izumo is seen above. Photo: Kyodo
The Maritime Self-Defence Force's newly-commissioned Kaga (front), at anchor in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Another escort vessel Izumo is seen above. Photo: Kyodo
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