The JGSDF currently operates around 130 of the Type 10 MBTs, with the vehicles first entering service in 2012. Due to Japan’s constitution, the Type 10 hasn’t been offered for export, but ...

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) will procure additional Type 10 main battle tanks (MBTs) and 155 mm/52 calibre Type 19 self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) in ...

According to 2022 data, the unit cost of a Type 10 tank without logistical support was around 9.5 million dollars (1.4 billion yen). Since the beginning of the program, Japan has received 148 Type ...

Female Soldiers, JGSDF members on Camp Zama share experiences as women in workforce. By Noriko Kudo July 2, 2020. Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook; Share on Reddit ...

The new long-range Type-19 SPH, which is integrated into an 8×8 MAN tactical military truck and has a crew of five, is being gradually rolled out to the JGSDF to replace the service’s ageing ...

The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has announced that it will purchase additional Type 16 Mobile Combat Systems (MCS) for use by its Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). This 21st-century tank ...