 The core of the combat system is the Tactical Data Processing System (TDPS), composed of one AN/UYK-20 computer and five OJ-194B workstations and capable of receiving data automatically from other ships via Link-14 (STANAG 5514).This is the first destroyer class in the JMSDF equipped with the Sea Sparrow Improved basic point defense missile system.The IBPDMS of this class uses FCS-2 fire-control systems of Japanese make and one octuple launcher at the afterdeck.