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Zitat:JMSDF changes its largest ‘destroyer’ classification from ‘DDH’ to ‘CVM’https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...dh-to-cvm/
[Published on 18/09/2025]
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has revised the hull classification symbols for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels effective October 2024. The change adds two new symbols, “CG” and “CVM,” which will be applied to upcoming ship types. [...]
Until now, hull classification symbols have included general-purpose destroyer (DD), guided-missile destroyer (DDG), helicopter destroyer (DDH), as well as smaller coastal escort destroyer (DE) and multi-role frigates (FFM). Last year’s directive added two new symbols: “CG” and “CVM.” [...] First, “CG” stands for “Cruiser Guided-missile” — a guided-missile cruiser — and will be applied to the Aegis system-equipped vessels (ASEV) scheduled to enter service in 2027 and 2028. The other new symbol, “CVM,” at first glance appears analogous to U.S. Navy nomenclature and might be read as a “multi-purpose aircraft carrier.” However, the JMSDF Office of Public Affairs says the acronym expands to “Cruiser Voler Multipurpose,” and in Japanese the type is being called 航空機搭載多機能護衛艦 — literally, an “aircraft-carrying multi-role cruiser.” According to the office, the Izumo-class which is the biggest surface combatant in JMSDF, fall under this new CVM designation.
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