Japan commissioned the 10th Mogami-class frigate (JS Nagara), highlighting a highly automated surface combatant designed to operate with ~90 crew and even enable one-person joystick-controlled berthing via an Integrated Ship Handling System. From the 7th hull onward the class enters service with a 16-cell Mk 41 VLS fitted at commissioning, reflecting an incremental but notable capability/fit-out change versus earlier ships.
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JMSDF commissions Mogami-class frigate with high automation and 16-cell Mk41 VLS
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