Japan plans first export of destroyers

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By Takeyuki Hitokoto / Yomiuri Shimbun CorrespondentJAKARTA — Japan plans to export Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers to Indonesia, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned from government-related sources in both countries.
If realized, it would be the first time for Japan to export destroyers and is expected to be the largest export of Japanese defense equipment. The move is also likely to further the development of Japan’s “free and open Indo-Pacific” vision.
According to the sources, possible destroyers to be exported to Indonesia include the 30FFM, which Japan is planning to put into commission in 2022. The destroyer can perform various functions such as mine removal using unmanned aircraft.
Indonesia has told Japan that it wants to import four ships and construct four more ships in Indonesia through technology transfers. The project is expected to be worth about ¥300 billion.

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  • Indonesia’s Presidential Palace via Reuters
    Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks as Indonesian President Joko Widodo listens during a joint statement following their meeting at the Indonesian Presidential Palace in Bogor, Indonesia, Oct. 20.

The Indonesian government is working to strengthen its naval strength, being wary of Chinese ships sailing in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near the Natuna Islands in the South China Sea. The Japanese government believes that the export of destroyers will be a warning to China and bring stability to surrounding waters.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga visited Indonesia in late October and agreed with Indonesian President Joko Widodo to proceed with talks on a bilateral agreement on defense equipment and technology transfer to enable Japan to export defense equipment.
Senior officials of the MSDF had visited Indonesia in late September with officials from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., the main manufacturer of the 30FFM destroyer. On Monday, the defense ministers of the two countries held a videoconference.
Japan has its “three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology” in which exports of defense equipment are limited to those that contribute to peace or national security. Based on this, the government will hold talks with Indonesia on the export of destroyers.
Indonesia has also received a proposal from an Italian shipbuilding company and has indicated its intention to decide on a contractor after considering the price and the participation of domestic companies.
In August, the Japanese government allowed the export of its air defense radar to the Philippines, its first export of defense equipment. It is also proposing exports to Vietnam, Malaysia and India, believing the expansion of sales channels is important for maintaining the domestic defense industry.Speech


 

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MHI delegation visits PT.PAL and private shipyards about a month ago, probably related to this Destroyer acquisition

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If it is Japan, no one can Deny their work quality at all.
 

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If it is Japan, no one can Deny their work quality at all.
And no one can deny their prices and requirement of equipment as well.
They like to work with tight tolerances, redundant but purposeful re-checks, use more sensitive equipment for cutting /welding.

meant to write earlier;
these are not destroyers but frigates (in universal classification), something like FREMM, Type 31.
I am curious to see which one Indonesia will prefer, a project where they can get their hands dirty like IH frigate of Danish with custom sensors and CMS, or a ready to deliver package from Italians/French or Japanese.
I wouldn't be even surprised if these officials come up with negotiations with US to acquire MMSC as well.
 
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meant to write earlier;
these are not destroyers but frigates (in universal classification),
yup, classifications vary from countries to countries, for example our Martadinata class "frigates" (2350 tons) would be classified as corvettes in most western navies , the PESCO corvette project has iirc 3000 Tons.

so it maybe likely that once the Ivers or the 30FFMs are inducted we'll call it Destroyers.
 

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yup, classifications vary from countries to countries, for example our Martadinata class "frigates" (2350 tons) would be classified as corvettes in most western navies , the PESCO corvette project has iirc 3000 Tons.

so it maybe likely that once the Ivers or the 30FFMs are inducted we'll call it Destroyers.

The nominal term is perusak kawal rudal, guided Missiles Destroyer Escort something came from the classification of USN , Royal Navy and importantly Dutch Navy during and rightly adopted from the WW II era. The JMSDF still using the term of Destroyer as the continuation of such habit after US occupation.

Unless we had something like Cruiser who had distinct notion and capability, all of the Main combatant warships we had will be in line with Destroyer Escort term, less than that will came as Corvettes or OPV.
 

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