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  • Japan MHI launched the Second 25DD/Asahi-class ASW Destroyer "Shiranui" for JMSDF

    10/12/2017 10:41:24 AM PDT · by sukhoi-30mki · 24 replies
    Navy Recognition ^ | 12 October 2017
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Nagasaki shipyard held the launch ceremony for the second (and last) 25DD/Asahi-class ASW Destroyer. The vessel, named "Shiranui" (hull number DD-120) will join first ship of the class "Asahi" in Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) service. Asahi started sea trials in July 2017. The Asahi-class is an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) class of destroyers based on the existing Akizuki-class (19DD) of destroyers which is more focused on AAW. The vessel displaces over 5,000 tons for a length of 151 meters, a width of 18.3 meters and a draft of 5.4 meters. Shiranui Destroyer DD25 Asahi class...
  • *JOHN BOLTON* is on Japanese TV Live (Right Now) Tearing Into Bush Policy on N. Korea!

    11/24/2007 6:43:16 PM PST · by AmericanInTokyo · 89 replies · 400+ views
    TV Asahi, Asahi News Network ^ | 25 November 2007 | AmericanInTokyo
    In Tokyo, on Channel 10, Asahi TV (also broadcast nationwide) on popular Sunday morning discussion and news analysis talk show "SUNDAY PROJECT".It is showing former US Ambassador to the U.N. conservative John Bolton make very strong statements against new Bush Adminstration approach of carrot (and no stick) on North Korea.They are splicing in footage of mealy mouth pansie State Department types making quisling-ish comments at press conference.