This image was taken during the IPD26 (Indo-Pacific Deployment 2026) mission, which departed from the Kure naval base in Japan in June 2026.
JS Kaga (DDH-184), an Izumo-class helicopter destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force. The vessel is undergoing modifications to operate F-35B stealth fighters, effectively becoming a light aircraft carrier.
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