Japan Coast Guard – The Defense Post

Mar- 2026 -

4 March

The Japan Coast Guard's JCG Daito (PL-206) large patrol vessel

Mitsubishi Launches 8th Miyako Patrol Ship, Delivers 6th to Japan Coast Guard

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched a new Miyako-class large patrol vessel for the Japan Coast Guard and delivered another ship of the same series.

Dec- 2025 -

2 December

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China, Japan in Fresh Incident Around Disputed Islands

Japanese and Chinese vessels engaged in a fresh standoff around disputed islands on Tuesday, the two countries' coast guards said.

Nov- 2025 -

13 November

Asia Pacific

The Japan Coast Guard's JCG Goto (PL-205) Miyako-class patrol vessel

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Japan Coast Guard Receives Fifth Miyako Patrol Vessel From Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems has delivered the fifth Miyako-class large patrol vessel, the JCG Goto (PL-205), to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture.

Mar- 2025 -

28 March

Asia Pacific