JS Awaji
JS Awaji is the lead ship of the Awaji-class minesweeper of Japan Maritime [Self-Defense Force].
Construction and career
Awaji was laid down on 27 February 2014 and launched on 27 October 2015 by Japan Marine United Yokohama Shipyard. She was commissioned on 16 March 2017, and then she was incorporated into the Mine Warfare [Force (Japan)|1st Mine Warfare Group] and deployed to Yokosuka. From July 18 to July 30, 2027, she participated in mine warfare training and minesweeping special training in Mutsu Bay.From July 18 to July 30, 2018, she conducted mine warfare training and some Japan-US-India joint minesweeping special training in Mutsu Bay.