尽管日本近年饱受经济不景气之苦,但并不影响其海上自卫队装备的更新进度,新造的舰艇和武器仍以稳定的速度装备部队。仅2000年,就有包括2艘“村雨”级驱逐舰、1艘“亲潮”级潜艇等一批先进舰艇建成服役,同时又有“大隅”级两栖运输舰、“村雨”级驱逐舰等10多艘各型舰艇开工建造。一直充当日本“走出去”急先锋的海上自卫队目前又在酝酿一系列新的装备发展计划。 Although Japan has suffered the economic downturn in recent years, it does not affect the progress of its maritime self-defense force. The new ships and weapons are still equipped at a steady pace. In 2000 alone, a batch of advanced ships including 2 “Murayu” class destroyers and a “pro-tide” submarine were completed and serviced. At the same time, more than 10 vessels including the “Yuyu” amphibious transport ship and “Murayu” class destroyers Various types of ships started construction. The Maritime Self-Defense Force, which has been serving as a vanguard for Japan’s “going out”, is currently brewing a series of new equipment development plans.