Tag: JGSDF
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...
“Unmanned Assets” to Reinforce the JSDF’s Human Resource Base and Defense...
On November 5 and 8, the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) hosted two separate expert panels that focused on the imperative for Tokyo to...
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...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Sweden’s Marine Jet Power to Deliver Waterjet...
On November 22, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Swedish marine propulsion manufacturer Marine Jet...
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...
The Ministry of Defense sets its first AI policy and seven...
On July 2, the Ministry of Defense adopted its first basic policy for promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
The Ministry of Defense...
SDF will open up positions for candidates of cyber defense personnel
On July 2, the Ministry of Defense announced a “comprehensive strategy for recruiting and developing human resources who specialize in cyber security”.
Starting in...
Japan releases new details on improved Type 12 SSM
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has revealed fresh insights into its ongoing efforts to field an upgraded version of its Type 12 surface-to-ship...
Asian-Pacific Armoured Vehicles – Requirements and Fielding
Eastern European countries are not the only ones replacing legacy armoured vehicles. The Asia-Pacific nations are looking for new and modernised solutions.
Concerns over the...
