Tag: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
DSEI Japan 2025: Patria makes progress in Japan
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) selection of the AMV XP 8x8 armoured vehicle in 2022, and a subsequent contract in 2023, has given...
Zoning Plans for Kure Defense Base Revealed, Highlighting Private Enterprise and...
On March 31, the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) unveiled detailed zoning plans for its proposed “multi-functional composite defense base” on the former Nippon...
Japanese ground forces to test Elroy Chaparral VTOL UAV
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) will test the US-made Chaparral vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Elroy Air...
US backs Japan’s indigenous hypersonic missile development
The US Department of State has approved a possible deal worth an estimated US$200 million to provide capability support for Japan’s Hyper Velocity Gliding...
Japanese Drone Technology Showcased on Awaji Island during “Nankai Rescue 2024”
From January 13 to 17, Japan’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developers demonstrated the disaster relief capabilities of their drones on Awaji Island during “Nankai...
Japan’s Defence Budget Grows but Dependence on Imports Remains
Japan’s government is now increasing defence expenditure in the face of growing threats, but its own defence industry still falls short of developing ‘home...
Japan makes progress on improved anti-ship missile
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on 6 December that it had conducted a series of ground- and ship-based test firings of an...
Japan shows off new laser C-UAS vehicle
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has unveiled a prototype laser-based mobile counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) at an event commemorating the 70th anniversary of...
Japanese Shipbuilder Naikai Zosen Launches First Vessel for the ‘SDF Maritime...
On October 29, Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen Corporation launched the first Landing Craft Utility (LCU) on order for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF)...
Japan explores Type 10 MBT lethality and survivability upgrades
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) primary land warfare platform, the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Type 10 ‘Hitomaru’ main battle tank (MBT), is being...
