Akatsuki (PLH-34) is a Reimei-class patrol vessel currently operated by the Japanese Coast Guard.
Reimei-class carries two 40 mm autocanon and two JM61 20 mm machine guns, as does the Akitsushima.
[2] Both are capable of being remotely controlled with optical directors.
[3] Aviation facilities are also similar to that of Akitsushima, capable of carrying two EC225LP Super Puma helicopters: however, only one helicopter is normally carried on this vessel.
[2] Akatsuki was laid down on 16 February 2018 and launched on 10 April 2020 by Mitsubishi, Nagasaki.