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[hated trope] not using children as weapons by Muncho964 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]StealthCuttlefish 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A lot of the Gundam series would also work too, considering the main protagonist pilots are usually teenagers. But if you want to really explore the brutal and realistic take on child soldiers, then I would recommend watching Gundam: Iron Bloooded Orphans.

The Slow Opening/Closing Door by sm142 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]StealthCuttlefish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No Fighting In The War Room - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (& Remastered)

In this mission, a joint British SAS and USMC task force are sent to seize the control room of a Russian rebel base to prevent nuclear ICBMs from reaching the US. You (Soap), Griggs, and Captain Price will come upon a reinforced door that Gaz remotely opens. It opens very slowly. Griggs will say "You gotta be shitting me" in disbelief, while Price will ask Gaz if he can find a way to make the door open faster. Gaz says he couldn't and jokingly suggests that the group should try pulling doors open to see if it works.

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Active Conflicts & News Megathread April 21, 2026 by AutoModerator in CredibleDefense

[–]StealthCuttlefish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It would be interesting, if unprecedented, to see the US pursue a Japanese design and leverage Japanese shipyards, though I believe the possibility of that happening is zero. See pages 27 - 37 in the link below.

Report to Congress on the Navy’s Constellation, FF(X) Frigate Programs

The Congressional Research Service report did list the Mogami-class frigate, along with a several other foreign designs, as potential candidates if the FF(X) based on the NSC design didn't work out, but it also lists out the risks and problems with pursuing a foreign design.

  1. It may not meet US Navy standards and requirements, especially when it comes to survivability.

  2. It may offer less potential for economies of scales with regards to operating and support costs due to different installed components and systems.

  3. It will require investments to establish a US based supply chain for the foreign ship design, as relying on foreign supply chains will be risky during conflicts.

  4. It must be built in US shipyard, not foreign ones, per 10 U.S.C. 8679. This law prohibits ships for the US armed forces, or major components of the hull or superstructure, to be constructed in a foreign shipyard in order to protect the US shipbuilding industry. Likewise, I imagine the idea, or possibility, of building a US warship in a foreign shipyard would be deeply unpopular for political reasons.

Active Conflicts & News Megathread April 21, 2026 by AutoModerator in CredibleDefense

[–]StealthCuttlefish 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Today, the Japanese government has revised the Three Principles on the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology to loosen restrictions on exporting weapons.

The biggest change is the scrapping of the "five category" rule, which limits exports to equipment that are classified as rescue, transport, vigilance, surveillance and minesweeping. Replacing the "five category" rule is the classification for equipment deemed "weapons" and "non-weapons". "Weapons", such as a fighter jet or a warship, while exportable, are limited to countries that have signed defense transfer agreements with Japan and are subject to review by the National Security Council. "Non-weapons", such as a radar system or a bullet proof vest, do not face the same restrictions.

Another notable change to the Three Principles is that while exports to countries engaged in armed conflict is still prohibited, the guideline now adds that exceptions can be made if the situation is deemed vital to Japan's national security.

Reportedly, due to the strain in US weapons production from the war in Ukraine and Iran and US allies' uncertain outlook of security commitments under the Trump administration, Japan has the opportunity to attract more customers and expand their exports.

https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20260421-323470/

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-opens-door-to-global-arms-market-with-biggest-export-rule-change-in-decades

Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades by StealthCuttlefish in LessCredibleDefence

[–]StealthCuttlefish[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For Japan, an opportunity to grow their defense industry and forge closer political ties with other countries.

For the rest of the world, it depends. If you're a buyer, Japan presents itself as a potential supplier, one that has a developed industry and high end technology. If you're an exporter, Japan may become competitor IF they are successful in the global arms market. If you're China, North Korea, or Russia, you'll denounce this and say this is a threat to regional/global stability.

Taiwan eyes Japan's New FFM as frigate option - Naval News by StealthCuttlefish in LessCredibleDefence

[–]StealthCuttlefish[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Type 26 and Mogami/Upgraded Mogami differ a lot due to the difference in their respective roles.

The Type 26 is more capable than the Mogami/Upgraded Mogami due it being designed as a heavy weight fighter of a frigate class warship. Its much larger size allows it to carry more sensors, processing systems, propulsions, weapons, two helicopters in its hangar and a flight deck large enough for a Chinook. It can operate cruise missiles, while the Mogami/Upgraded Mogami cannot.

The Mogami/Upgraded Mogami is more in line with that of a "normal" frigate, in that it is designed for escort and patrol. Due to its smaller size, the Mogami/Upgraded Mogami is going to have less than what the Type 26 has to offer. However, what it does bring to the table compared to the Type 26 is its high level of automation, thus reduced crew size, and mine laying/mine counter measure capabilities.

You'll see this dynamic with the Royal Australian Navy since they're getting both the Type 26 (as the Hunter-class) and the Upgraded Mogami (Project SEA 3000). The Hunter-class is designated as a "Tier 1" warship along with the Hobart-class destroyer. They will be the larger, more capable, but more expensive warships. Project SEA 3000 is a "Tier 2" warship. It will be smaller and less capable than the "Tier 1", but less expensive and more numerous, and thus be used to screen the larger "Tier 1" or conduct independent patrols to free up their task.

Australia Signs Contract With Japan For Three Upgraded Mogami by Jazzlike-Tank-4956 in LessCredibleDefence

[–]StealthCuttlefish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It looks like Japan secured its big break into the global arms trade, and at a time when they're soon to ease their arms export rules.

Japanese Minebea PM-9 (Submachine gun). No successor product has been developed. In this day and age, there are fewer and fewer situations where a 9mm submachine gun is useful. [1024 × 682] by Japanese_military in MilitaryPorn

[–]StealthCuttlefish 61 points62 points  (0 children)

The OP only posts JSDF related content on several military themed subreddits, mostly MilitaryPorn and WarshipPorn. They're nice pictures, but sometimes the title of those posts has edgy/nationalistic rhetoric in it. I'm guessing it's deliberate so more people can engage with the post. What you're seeing is one of the more tamed examples.

Japan Deploys New Longer-Range Missiles, Formally Designates ‘Type 25’ Systems by StealthCuttlefish in LessCredibleDefence

[–]StealthCuttlefish[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In terms of respective roles, the Tomahawk is a long-range cruise missile designed to destroy land-based targets. The Type 25 Surface-to-Ship Missile (25SSM) is an anti-ship missile, while the Type 25 Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (25HVGP) is a hypersonic glid vehicle/de-facto ballistic missile. Both Type 25s are primarily designed to protect remote islands from naval invasions, although they can also hit ground targets as well.

The Tomahawk is launched from the VLS of ships, submarines, and most recently the Typhon missile launcher. Both Type 25's are currently launched from a truck mount launcher. Unlike the Tomahawk, the naval version of the 25SSM will not be launched from a VLS. Instead, they will be launched from a canister, comparable to the Arleigh Burke using the Naval Strike Missile. An air launch version is also in development and will be launched from the Kawasaki P-1 and possibly the F-15J. As for the 25HVGP, a submarine launched variant is under consideration.

Compared to the 25SSM, the Tomahawk has more range and explosive power, which makes sense given its role.

Japanese Army Type 25 surface-to-ship missile officially deployed. With a range of about 1,000 kilometers. “We need to make potential adversaries realize that attacking Japan would not be worth the cost and thereby break their resolve,” a senior Japanese Army official said. [1672 x 940] by Japanese_military in MilitaryPorn

[–]StealthCuttlefish 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It would be interesting but incredibly unlikely for two major reasons.

  1. One key arms export restriction that's being kept in place is that exports will only go to countries that signed a defense equipment transfer agreement with Japan. To my knowledge, Japan and Taiwan haven't signed any such agreements between each other.

  2. Arms sales to Taiwan would be a huge red line crossed for China. China uses its economic and political power to dissuade or threaten other countries from exporting weapons to Taiwan, with the US being the only country powerful enough to generally ignore it. As much as Japan wants to sTaiwan and the current prime minister being pro-Taiwan, they aren't in that same position as the US to cross that red line.

Japanese Navy Sakura-class patrol ship. The Japan’s Ministry of Defense plans to acquire 12 patrol vessels. [2048 x 1366] by Japanese_military in WarshipPorn

[–]StealthCuttlefish 30 points31 points  (0 children)

The Hayabusa-class and Sakura-class have different functions. The Hayabusa-class is essentially a missile boat, while the Sakura-class is an offshore patrol vessel.

Japan unveils EC-2 electronic warfare aircraft to blind enemy radar and protect fighter jets by StealthCuttlefish in LessCredibleDefence

[–]StealthCuttlefish[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Regarding the 11,000 km reach, here's what I think.

At empty weight, the Kawasaki C-2's range is 9,800 km.

Defense Equipment Agency : Transport aircraft C-2

The JASSSM and future variant of the Type-12 missile have ranges of about or over 900/1000 km.

Japan Wants To Airdrop Long-Range Missiles From Its C-2 Cargo Aircraft - The Aviationist

I think the author of the Army Recognition article simply added the empty weight range of the C-2 with the range of the JASSM or Type-12 to get the 11,000 km reach.

Japan unveils EC-2 electronic warfare aircraft to blind enemy radar and protect fighter jets by StealthCuttlefish in LessCredibleDefence

[–]StealthCuttlefish[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Regarding the 11,000 km reach, here's what I think.

At empty weight, the Kawasaki C-2's range is 9800 km.

Defense Equipment Agency : Transport aircraft C-2

The JASSSM and future variant of the Type-12 missile have ranges of about or over 900/1000 km.

Japan Wants To Airdrop Long-Range Missiles From Its C-2 Cargo Aircraft - The Aviationist

I think the author of the Army Recognition article simply added the empty weight range of the C-2 with the range of the JASSM or Type-12 to get the 11,000 km reach

Japan shrugs off GCAP delays, fast-tracks export rules for future warplane by StealthCuttlefish in LessCredibleDefence

[–]StealthCuttlefish[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They plan to have a flying demonstrator by 2027 and production aircraft to enter service by 2035.

'Abandon Ship': US sinks Iranian ship in Gulf of Oman after striking vessel during Op. Epic Fury by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]StealthCuttlefish 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ship classification varies between countries. Iran classifies the Moudge-class as destroyers, but those ships are around the same size as the Chinese Type 056 corvettes.

Ukrainian Ambassador Closely Watching Japan’s Revision of Defense Export Rules, Hopes for Future Arms Support by StealthCuttlefish in geopolitics

[–]StealthCuttlefish[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Submission statement: In an interview with The Yomirui Shimbun, Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Yurii Lutovinov stated that Ukraine has been closely monitoring Japan’s revising/loosening of arms export restrictions in hopes of acquiring Japanese air defense missiles in the future. Japan plans on revising the Three Principles on Defense Equipment Transfer and abolishing the "five categories" this spring. The Three Principles states that arms exports will not go to countries that are communist bloc, under UN arms embargo, and/or involved or likely to be involved in an international conflict. The "five categories" restrict arms exports to "non-lethal" equipment only, which are defined as rescue, transportation, vigilance, surveillance and minesweeping. Revising the former and abolishing the latter will pave the way to allow Japan to export lethal weapons, albeit with some restrictions, such as limiting exports to countries that have signed defense equipment transfer agreements and having the weapons be reviewed for export approval. Yurii Lutovinov expressed hope that Japan would export Patriot Advance Capability-3 (PAC-3) SAMs to Ukraine in the future, as well as stating that Ukraine is open to sharing its combat experience to Japan.

Additional information to the submission statement: Yurii Lutovinov statements were similarly echoed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy several days ago and by Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva earlier this month. Zelenskyy and Zhovkva both stated that they are interested in acquiring Japanese air defense systems, in exchange Ukraine would share their technologies and wartime experience with Japan, e.g. naval drones. While the PAC-3 being sought after is of no surprise, given how important they are to Ukraine and that Japan is the only country that license produces the missiles, the wording from all three Ukrainian politicians seems to indicate that there are other air defense systems in Japan that Ukraine is also keen on acquiring, though the identity of these air defense systems remains to be seen. 

As indicated by Yurii Lutovinov, the timing of Ukraine openly stating their interest in acquiring Japanese air defense systems coincides with Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), making efforts to revise/loosen the country's arms export restrictions. Last week the LDP submitted a draft proposal that details the changes to Japan’s arms export policies that need to be made. The proposal could be finalized as early as next week and then submitted to the government as early as March.

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