Japan decision from the United States to introduce amphibious assault ships to strengthen the Diaoyu defense | | Diaoyu | an amphibious assault ship Japan Defense Ministry _ news

Japan media reported on February 1, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force decided to bring in a large amphibious assault ship, to strengthen the Southwest near Diaoyu Islands and Okinawa Islands defense.

Reports quoted Japan's Defense Ministry disclosed news that introduced the purpose of amphibious assault ship, in addition to strengthening the outlying islands outside of Defense, also taking into account sea Groove huge earthquake and other disaster relief. Japan Ministry of Defense scheduled, by 2018, from the United States introduced aboard this amphibious assault ship.

Japan was officially decided in December last year, the Government medium-term defence force readiness plan, clearly defined functions will be introduced ships for transporting larger forces, strengthening the island's defense.

It is reported that Japan plans to introduce amphibious assault ship is a reference to United States Navy "WaSP" class amphibious assault ship "Essex". "Steel alligator," said "Essex", carrying a AV-8B "Harrier" aircraft, CH-53E, "Sea Stallion" helicopters, CH-46E "sea Knight" helicopter, UH-1N Super Huey helicopters and more than 30 different types of aircraft, and more than 2,200 sailors and Marines.

(Edit: SN054)February 01, 2014 The China Daily website(日本决定从美国引进两栖攻击舰 加强钓鱼岛防卫|钓鱼岛|两栖攻击舰|日本防卫省_新闻资讯

　　据日本媒体2月1日报道，日本海上自卫队决定引进大型两栖攻击舰，以加强钓鱼岛以及冲绳附近西南诸岛的防卫。

　　报道援引日本防卫省透露的消息说，引进两栖攻击舰的目的，除了强化离岛防御之外，还考虑到南海沟巨大地震等灾害发生时的救灾对应。日本防卫省计划在2018年前，从美国引进这艘两栖攻击舰。

　　日本政府于去年12月正式决定了中期防卫力整备计划，明确规定将引进多机能舰艇，以便运送大规模兵力，强化离岛防卫。

　　据悉，日本计划引进的两栖攻击舰是参照美国海军“黄蜂”级两栖攻击舰“埃塞克斯”号。有“钢铁短吻鳄”之称的“埃塞克斯”号，搭载有AV-8B“鹞”式战机、CH-53E“海上种马”直升机、CH-46E“海上骑士”直升机、UH-1N超级休伊直升机等逾30架各型机型，以及超过2200名船员和海军官兵。

（编辑：SN054）2014年02月01日17:30中国日报网)