The Kongo-class destroyer is a class of guided-missile destroyers used by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Designed for multi-role capabilities, these ships are equipped with advanced radar and weapon systems, allowing them to engage in anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare. Commissioned in the late 1990s, the Kongo-class destroyers are based on the Aegis Combat System, which enhances their effectiveness in modern naval operations. Each ship features vertical launch systems for missiles, making them versatile platforms for both defense and offensive missions at sea.