The Japanese Ministry of Defense's (MoD's) Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has confirmed that plans are under way to develop a next-generation offshore patrol vessel (OFV) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

In a video released on 1 July ATLA said that the new OPVs will be based on a modular system enabling customisation and will be more capable than the current in-service OPVs through a combination of automation, adaptability, modularity, and sustainability.

For instance, the agency said that the OPVs will require fewer personnel and feature autonomous navigation systems, as well as advanced equipment for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. They will be armed with both small- and medium-calibre guns, and have a multipurpose hangar and deck space for modular payloads and ISO containerisation for mission modules. The OPVs, which will feature a low radar cross-section (RCS) design, are also being designed to be easy to maintain and have a low fuel consumption, it added.

A screengrab from an ATLA video released in early July showing a CGI of a concept design for Japan's next-generation OPV. (ATLA)

The Japanese Ministry of Defense's (MoD's) Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has confirmed that plans are under way to develop a next-generation offshore patrol vessel (OFV) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

In a video released on 1 July ATLA said that the new OPVs will be based on a modular system enabling customisation and will be more capable than the current in-service OPVs through a combination of automation, adaptability, modularity, and sustainability.

For instance, the agency said that the OPVs will require fewer personnel and feature autonomous navigation systems, as well as advanced equipment for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. They will be armed with both small- and medium-calibre guns, and have a multipurpose hangar and deck space for modular payloads and ISO containerisation for mission modules. The OPVs, which will feature a low radar cross-section (RCS) design, are also being designed to be easy to maintain and have a low fuel consumption, it added.

A screengrab from an ATLA video released in early July showing a CGI of a concept design for Japan's next-generation OPV. (ATLA)

The Japanese Ministry of Defense's (MoD's) Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has confirmed that plans are under way to develop a next-generation offshore patrol vessel (OFV) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

In a video released on 1 July ATLA said that the new OPVs will be based on a modular system enabling customisation and will be more capable than the current in-service OPVs through a combination of automation, adaptability, modularity, and sustainability.

For instance, the agency said that the OPVs will require fewer personnel and feature autonomous navigation systems, as well as advanced equipment for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. They will be armed with both small- and medium-calibre guns, and have a multipurpose hangar and deck space for modular payloads and ISO containerisation for mission modules. The OPVs, which will feature a low radar cross-section (RCS) design, are also being designed to be easy to maintain and have a low fuel consumption, it added.

A screengrab from an ATLA video released in early July showing a CGI of a concept design for Japan's next-generation OPV. (ATLA)

The Japanese Ministry of Defense's (MoD's) Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has confirmed that plans are under way to develop a next-generation offshore patrol vessel (OFV) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

In a video released on 1 July ATLA said that the new OPVs will be based on a modular system enabling customisation and will be more capable than the current in-service OPVs through a combination of automation, adaptability, modularity, and sustainability.

For instance, the agency said that the OPVs will require fewer personnel and feature autonomous navigation systems, as well as advanced equipment for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. They will be armed with both small- and medium-calibre guns, and have a multipurpose hangar and deck space for modular payloads and ISO containerisation for mission modules. The OPVs, which will feature a low radar cross-section (RCS) design, are also being designed to be easy to maintain and have a low fuel consumption, it added.

A screengrab from an ATLA video released in early July showing a CGI of a concept design for Japan's next-generation OPV. (ATLA)

The Japanese Ministry of Defense's (MoD's) Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has confirmed that plans are under way to develop a next-generation offshore patrol vessel (OFV) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

In a video released on 1 July ATLA said that the new OPVs will be based on a modular system enabling customisation and will be more capable than the current in-service OPVs through a combination of automation, adaptability, modularity, and sustainability.

For instance, the agency said that the OPVs will require fewer personnel and feature autonomous navigation systems, as well as advanced equipment for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. They will be armed with both small- and medium-calibre guns, and have a multipurpose hangar and deck space for modular payloads and ISO containerisation for mission modules. The OPVs, which will feature a low radar cross-section (RCS) design, are also being designed to be easy to maintain and have a low fuel consumption, it added.

A screengrab from an ATLA video released in early July showing a CGI of a concept design for Japan's next-generation OPV. (ATLA)

The Japanese Ministry of Defense's (MoD's) Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has confirmed that plans are under way to develop a next-generation offshore patrol vessel (OFV) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

In a video released on 1 July ATLA said that the new OPVs will be based on a modular system enabling customisation and will be more capable than the current in-service OPVs through a combination of automation, adaptability, modularity, and sustainability.

For instance, the agency said that the OPVs will require fewer personnel and feature autonomous navigation systems, as well as advanced equipment for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. They will be armed with both small- and medium-calibre guns, and have a multipurpose hangar and deck space for modular payloads and ISO containerisation for mission modules. The OPVs, which will feature a low radar cross-section (RCS) design, are also being designed to be easy to maintain and have a low fuel consumption, it added.

A screengrab from an ATLA video released in early July showing a CGI of a concept design for Japan's next-generation OPV. (ATLA)