Currently used by the JGSDF, the JMSDF, Japan National Defense Academy cadets, and JASDF Air Rescue Wings Pararescuemen. Second domestically designed pattern. Made from 50% cotton/50% vinylon or 70% vinylon/30% cotton. The earlier model had anti-IR/flame-resistant fabric, but the latter lacks the feature.

As part of the development of the JSDF's Advanced Combat Infantry Equipment System (先進個人装備)—which is the approximate equivalent of the American Future Soldier program—some Type 89 Rifles have been modified to a carbine format with an overall length of about 800 millimeters, a four-sided rail system, a polymer retractable stock ...

In August 2014, it was reported that the JGSDF was looking for a new rifle to replace the Type 89. Initial candidates to replace the Type 89s include the Heckler & Koch G36, Heckler & Koch HK416, Steyr AUG, FN SCAR, and a new rifle developed by Howa. [9]

Currently used by the JGSDF, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Japan National Defense Academy cadets, and JASDF Air Rescue Wings Pararescuemen. Second domestically designed pattern. As in the case of the Type I has been copied by China. Darker contrast on Type II Flecktarn camo to fit the color of winter plants.

Japan has an extensive defense industry and it is able to cater to most of the JGSDF’s needs in terms of small arms. Some weapons are designed and manufactured locally, whereas others are foreign designs that Japan has chosen to produce under license. The following sections outline the main small arms used by regular infantry units of the JGSDF.

There are a total of [ 30 ] Modern Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Guns (2025) entries in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. Return to the Modern Infantry Arms Index.

Formed in 1945 with a dubious task of defending against a feared Soviet invasion of Northern Japan, the JSDF was originally equipped with a blend of home made equipment and American Military surplus. With the post-war economic redevelopment, the JSDF has since evolved into a sophisticated high tech fighting force.

2024年7月21日 · Artillery systems in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) encompass a range of modern weaponry designed to provide fire support for ground operations. This equipment includes various types of howitzers, mortars, and rocket artillery, capable of delivering precise and devastating firepower on the battlefield.

This pamphlet is a reference guide for introducing the defense industrial base of Japan, depicting and utilizing the specifications of the JSDF’s equipment as illustrative examples. 2. Equipment of the Maritime Self-Defense Force. 3. Equipment of the Air Self-Defense Force.

The M42 40 mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun, or Duster, is an American armored light air-defense gun built for the United States Army from 1952 until December 1960, in service until 1988. Production of this vehicle was performed by the …