On December 22, 2025, Japan launched the final Mogami-class frigate, JS Yoshii, enhancing the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s naval capabilities amid increasing geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific. The 133-meter vessel features advanced stealth technology, a CODAG propulsion system, and a 16-cell Mk-41 VLS, reinforcing Japan’s multi-faceted defense strategy. This development not only bolsters Japan’s naval posture but also strengthens collective deterrence within the Quad framework, which is significant for India’s security interests in the region. As the commissioning of JS Yoshii approaches in March 2027, it signals deeper interoperability among allied forces and a commitment to counter aggressive expansionism in shared maritime domains.