Japan’s Destroyers Get Tomahawks: Aegis Upgrade Explained

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Check out War Thunder now! Use my links to sign up and get a massive, free bonus pack for PC and consoles: https://playwt.link/subbrief25 | iOS/Android: https://wtm.game/subbrief Thanks to War Thunder for sponsoring this video. Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force is taking a major step forward — upgrading its AEGIS-equipped destroyers to launch U.S.-made Tomahawk Block IV and Block V BGM-109 missiles. In this episode, we’ll break down how Japan’s newest strike capability changes the balance in the Pacific, which destroyers are being upgraded, where the installations are happening, and what this means for Japan’s long-range deterrence strategy. We’ll cover: 🔹 The AEGIS destroyers getting the Tomahawk integration 🔹 Differences between Block IV and Block V Tomahawks 🔹 Shipyard upgrade locations and schedules 🔹 How Japan plans to deploy and operate these systems 🔹 Strategic impact on regional security and alliance posture This move marks the first time since WWII that Japan will field a true long-range land-attack cruise missile — and it could reshape deterrence across East Asia. 📫 Promotional inquiries [email protected] 🐦►https://twitter.com/subbrief 🕺►https://www.instagram.com/subbrief ⏰►https://www.tiktok.com/@subbrief 😃► https://www.facebook.com/SubBriefMedia 🏴‍☠️► https://www.SubBrief.com 💵► https://www.patreon.com/subbrief 🔗► https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-amick-9538a4171/ 💌 Contact Aaron ► [email protected] 🦃 Jive Turkey https://www.twitch.tv/jivturky #subbrief #subs #navy Aaron's PC Spec ------------------------ CPU: Intel i9-10850K @3.60GHz RAM: 64GB GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Accelsior 4M2 16.0TB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD sub brief, sme, subject matter expert, naval, policy, technology, tactical use of the ocean, sonar, submarine tactics, weapons employment, aip, air independent power, 21st century, aaron, amick, aaron amick, sonar, sonarman, sme, SME, subject matter expert, naval, games, wargames, testing, tactics, news, history, tactical use of the ocean, hide, find, search, jive turkey, jive, subbrief, Examining the current state of the **military** and naval activity, we focus on the latest **warship** deployments and technological advancements. This includes a look at the **US Navy** and the **JMSDF**, plus developments in naval **aircraft**, all within the context of the broader **pacific war**. We also look at the **navy**.