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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Japan lays keel for 22DDH Helicopter Carrier

16DDH and 22DDHA keel-laying ceremony for the first 22DDH helicopter carrier for the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) was held at IHI Marine United's (IHIMU's) Yokohama on 27 January 2012.

Japan already has two helicopter carriers -- the Hyuga deployed in March 2009 and the Ise deployed in March 2011 -- but the new vessel will be larger.

The 22DDH is scheduled for deployment in 2015.

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