

The primary component of the Maya-class is its integration of the powerful maritime-minded "AEGIS" combat system. JS Maya represents a sub-class of the earlier Atago-class and is also known as the "27DDG Destroyer". She was launched for trials on July 30th, 2018 and was formally commissioned into service with the JMSDF on March 19th, 2020. The lead ship, JS Maya (DDG-179), saw her keel laid down on April 17th, 2017. Their capabilities are such that they can operate independently or as part of the main fighting fleet. Like the Atago-class, the Maya-class consists of just two warships but represent the latest in state-of-the-art maritime sensor processing and ranged firepower.

The Maya-class destroyer group serving the modern Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is constructed by the specialists of Japan Marine United and is being used to succeed the Atago-class ships, themselves improved forms of the Kongo-class.
