The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force plans to purchase another 150 "Type 16 Mobile Combat Vehicles" in order to enhance troop mobility and rapid island deployment capabilities.

(Reuters)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] In order to enhance the mobility of troops and the rapid deployment of islands, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force plans to purchase about 150 more "Type 16 Mobile Combat Vehicles", which will be used in future defense operations against the southwestern islands. Provide heavy fire output for ground troops.

The military news media "MilitaryLeak" reported on the 17th that according to the past defense plan documents of the Ministry of Defense (Ministry of Defense) of Japan, the Ground Self-Defense Force has been equipped with Type 16 mobile combat vehicles in recent years.

The Defense Equipment Agency (ATLA) stated at the "DSEI" defense equipment expo held recently that the Ground Self-Defense Force currently has about 100 Type 16 mobile combat vehicles, and will purchase 150 more in the next few years, bringing the total to 250. .

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The report pointed out that the main weapon of the Type 16 mobile combat vehicle produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a 105mm tank gun, which can fire a variety of NATO standard shells to provide anti-tank and direct fire support for ground troops.

The Type 16 mobile combat vehicle also has the characteristics of light weight and small size, and can realize rapid mobile operations on narrow roads and densely built areas.

As Japan has paid more attention to the defense of the southwestern islands in recent years, the Type 16 mobile combat vehicle has also become an important force for island defense. The Type 16 mobile combat vehicle can be loaded by the Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft of the Air Self-Defense Force and quickly transported to the island by air. Provides heavy fire output.