Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency
| 防衛装備庁 Bōei sōbi-chō | |
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| Formed | October 1, 2015[1] |
| Preceding agency | |
| Jurisdiction |  Japan |
| Headquarters | 5-1 Ichigaya honmuracho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8870, Japan |
| Employees | Approx. 1800[2]
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Defense |
| Website | In Japanese In English |
The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (防衛装備庁, Bōei sōbi-chō, ATLA) is an agency established under the Japanese Ministry of Defense that handles project management, technology management, research and development, and procurement of defense equipment for the Japan Self-Defense Forces. ATLA is a part of the defense policy of then-Prime Minister Shinzō Abe to bolster the military by streamlining and reforming the country's defense industry and military equipment acquisition.[1]
History
In 2014, the Ministry of Defense began to implement reforms to adapt to the increasing tensions in security environment surrounding Japan and the changes in defense policy under Prime Minister Shinzō Abe. As part of the Medium Term Defense Program (FY 2014-2018) the Ministry of Defense pursued organizational restructuring, which includes the integration of all departments that handles equipment acquisition into one agency.[3] The Ministry of Defense included the reforms in the FY2015 defense budget; which included the establishment of ATLA and reorganization of the Internal Bureau to accompany with ATLA's establishment. ATLA's formation involved integrating any divisions related to procurement or research and development from other departments into one bureau. These departments include the Internal Bureau's Bureau of Finance & Equipment, Staff Offices, Technical Research and Development Institute (TRDI), and Equipment Procurement and Construction Office.[4]
ATLA was formed on October 1, 2015.[1][5]
ATLA manages the research and development and procurement of military technology for Japan, through by collaborations with universities, or domestic/international industry companies.[6][7]
Active projects
Aerial systems
Ground systems
- Light-weight Combat Vehicle System[8][9][10]
- Replacement for Type 96 Armored Personnel Carrier[11]
- Amphibious Obstacle Clearance System (Mine Clearance System)
- Future Amphibious Technology
- EMP ammunition
- Railguns[12]
- Active protection system[9]
- Counter-IED systems[13]
- Hybrid Propulsion Systems[8][9][13]
- Future Light-weight Bridge[13]
- Advanced Anti-surface Warhead Technology[13]
- Remote Controlled Engineering Vehicle System for CBRN Threats[8][9]
Naval systems
Missile systems
Electronic systems
- High Power Laser System[13]
- Radar-IR Combined Sensor System[9]
Others
- Powered exoskeleton[10][13]
- Human-robot cooperation technology[8][9][10]
- Multipurpose Autonomous Robot Vehicle[13]
Completed projects
Aerial systems
Ground systems
- Type 16 maneuver combat vehicle
- NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle
- Type 19 155 mm Wheeled Self-propelled Howitzer
Naval systems
- Mogami-class frigate
- Izumo-class multi-purpose destroyer
- Asahi-class destroyer
- Sōryū-class submarine
- Awaji-class minesweeper
- Future Multi Purpose Trimaran concept[14]
Missile systems
References
- ^ a b c Tatsumi, Yuki (2 October 2015). "Japan Wants to Streamline Its Defense Industry". The Diplomat. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Japan: The World's Next Big Arms Dealer?". The National Interest. February 17, 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Section 3 Reform of the Ministry of Defense" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. Defense of Japan 2014. 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Defense Programs and Budget of Japan Overview of FY2015 Budget" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. January 2015. pp. 28–29. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Defense Ministry launches new equipment management agency". The Japan Times. October 1, 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Japan begins pushing Defence Technology to international markets". Asian Military Review. December 7, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ "Academics must play no part in helping to develop weapons". Asahi Shimbun. September 21, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Defense Technology Symposium 2015" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f "Defense Technology Symposium 2016" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Defense Technology Symposium 2017" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ Yeo, Mike (13 January 2017). "Japan Unveils Armored Vehicle Prototype for 'Counter Island Invasion'". Defense News. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ Rimland, Ben (24 September 2018). "Japan's ATLA Releases Footage of Rail Gun Prototype". Navy Recognition. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Defense Technology Symposium 2018" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ "MAST Asia 2017: Japan's ATLA Unveils Future Multi Purpose Trimaran Concept". Navy Recognition. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
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