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Rheinmetall and Hologate sign strategic cooperation agreement for XR and VR simulation solutions

2024-12-03

Rheinmetall and Hologate announce the start of a strategic cooperation. The aim is to develop innovative simulation solutions. Both companies combine expertise…

Rheinmetall completes acquisition of Loc Performance in the USA

2024-12-02

Rheinmetall completes acquisition of US vehicle specialist Loc Performance Products. Market presence in future as American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC.

Russian Offensive Against Ukraine’s Energy Industry

2024-11-08

The Russians are stockpiling missiles to launch another aerial offensive. On one hand, this shows the weakness of the Russian industry,…

Will the conflict in the Middle East affect the Russian “Special Operation”?

2024-10-04

Iran had been announcing retaliatory actions for many months. Finally, it carried out a large-scale attack on targets in Israel. Russian…

M1A1FEP Abrams in the 1st Tank Battalion from Żurawica

2024-11-26

The 1st Tank Battalion stationed in Żurawica, subordinate to the 19th Mechanized Brigade, has received the second batch of M1A1FEP Abrams…

India Conducts Test of New Hypersonic Missile

2024-11-26

India has conducted a second successful flight test of a hypersonic missile demonstrator, which differs from the previously tested scramjet-powered HSTDV (Hypersonic…

Rheinmetall and Hologate sign strategic cooperation agreement for XR and VR simulation solutions

2024-12-03

Rheinmetall and Hologate announce the start of a strategic cooperation. The aim is to develop innovative simulation solutions. Both companies combine expertise…

Thales at Eurosatory 2024: Trusted intelligence serving the Armed Forces

2024-06-17

Thales Group will be showing the latest technologies to support the sovereignty, safety and sustainability of nations.

GEF’25: An Event Uniting Global Security Expertise and Innovation in Ankara

2024-11-25

The International Security and Defence Fair (IGEF’25) is set to convene in Ankara’s ATO Congresium, Congress and Exhibition Center, bringing together…

CS WOT participating in international exchange of experience on loitering ammunition

2024-11-25

On November 19-20, the Loitering Munitions Conference, the world’s first conference dedicated to loitering munition systems, was held in London. The…

Rheinmetall and Hologate sign strategic cooperation agreement for XR and VR simulation solutions

2024-12-03

Rheinmetall and Hologate announce the start of a strategic cooperation. The aim is to develop innovative simulation solutions. Both companies combine expertise…

Rheinmetall completes acquisition of Loc Performance in the USA

2024-12-02

Rheinmetall completes acquisition of US vehicle specialist Loc Performance Products. Market presence in future as American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC.

Italian National Fire Corps to strengthen capabilities with specialized AW139

2024-11-06

The Italian National Fire Corps (Vigili del Fuoco, part of the Ministry of the Interior) will introduce eight AW139 intermediate…

One million rounds of shotgun ammunition from FAM Pionki for the Polish Police

2024-09-30

The Polish National Police Headquarters awarded FAM Pionki – Fabryka Amunicji Myśliwskiej (Hunting Ammunition Factory) – a contract for the supply…

M1A1FEP Abrams in the 1st Tank Battalion from Żurawica

2024-11-26

The 1st Tank Battalion stationed in Żurawica, subordinate to the 19th Mechanized Brigade, has received the second batch of M1A1FEP Abrams…

India Conducts Test of New Hypersonic Missile

2024-11-26

India has conducted a second successful flight test of a hypersonic missile demonstrator, which differs from the previously tested scramjet-powered HSTDV (Hypersonic…

The seventy-sixth package of U.S. military aid to Ukraine

2024-11-21

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the eighteenth military aid package this year (and the 76th overall) and the…

Chancellery of the Polish President Outlines Aid for War-Torn Ukraine

2024-11-11

Poland ranks first (in relation to GDP) among all countries involved in supporting Ukraine. Polish aid was the first to reach the…

ICEYE US expands its collaboration with NASA

2024-09-11

The American company ICEYE US, a subsidiary of the Polish-Finnish ICEYE, has signed an agreement to expand its cooperation with the American…

Rheinmetall AG strengthens its cooperation with the Polish-Finnish company ICEYE

2024-09-11

The German group Rheinmetall AG is strengthening its cooperation with the Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, obtaining exclusive rights to offer its satellite…

Shooting

Direct Action SWAGs: Casual Gear, Tactical Edge

2024-12-05

Direct Action SWAGs is a new clothing line, consisting of hoodies, t-shirts, patches, and hats with themes related to the military-tactical industry.

Black Week at Clawgear

2024-11-28

The Black Week promotion at Clawgear runs until December 2, 2024. The more you add to your cart, the bigger the…

Black Week at Clawgear

2024-11-28

The Black Week promotion at Clawgear runs until December 2, 2024. The more you add to your cart, the bigger the…

Setting Up a Shooting Belt: An Example with Clawgear

2024-11-28

To assist with shooting training and beyond, various belts and gear configurations have been developed and customized to suit individual needs. It’s…

Direct Action SWAGs: Casual Gear, Tactical Edge

2024-12-05

Direct Action SWAGs is a new clothing line, consisting of hoodies, t-shirts, patches, and hats with themes related to the military-tactical industry.

Black Week at Clawgear

2024-11-28

The Black Week promotion at Clawgear runs until December 2, 2024. The more you add to your cart, the bigger the…

POLSECURE: Holsters HPE Poland offer for uniformed services

2024-05-01

At the 3rd International Police and Public Security Fair POLSECURE 2024 in Kielce, Holsters HPE Poland presented its offer for…

Firearms ownership in Poland, 2022: growth in the year of war

2023-03-14

National Police Headquarters released statistics regarding the number of firearm permits and individual firearms owned by Polish citizens. It can be…

The tests of MSBS Grot S16

2024-11-18

The MSBS Grot S16 FB-M1 is a semi-automatic variant of the standard assault rifle used by the Polish Armed Forces and law…

The GROT BS10 FB-M1 BULLPUP is hitting the market!

2024-09-23

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom is launching the GROT BS10 FB-M1 BULLPUP, a 5.56 mm semi-automatic bullpup rifle equipped with a short 10.5-inch (267…

Setting Up a Shooting Belt: An Example with Clawgear

2024-11-28

To assist with shooting training and beyond, various belts and gear configurations have been developed and customized to suit individual needs. It’s…

Weapon light: a practical tool for everyday service. How to choose?

2024-08-29

In the world of armed forces, where every second can determine the outcome of an operation, precision and effectiveness are…

Firearms In Poland 2023: Number of permits continues to grow

2024-02-17

The National Police Headquarters has released statistics regarding the number of firearm permits and firearms themselves in the hands of…

Firearms ownership in Poland, 2022: growth in the year of war

2023-03-14

National Police Headquarters released statistics regarding the number of firearm permits and individual firearms owned by Polish citizens. It can be…

5 Best Value ATN Rifle Scopes Under €1500

2022-11-11

ATN is a leading manufacturer of daytime optics, smart night vision, and thermal vision technology. The innovative features and ergonomic designs…

MILMAG Visits Grand Power

2022-05-23

Grand Power is a Slovak manufacturer of the acknowledged good quality firearms. Take part in our guided tour with English subtitles.

EOTECH Holographic Sight – History, Technology, Practice

2024-09-02

The holographic sight is a device known for nearly 30 years and used by professionals around the world. A favorite sight of many…

Testing Blackhawk Holster

2024-01-31

Blackhawk is a company that needs no introduction to any shooting enthusiast. For 30 years, they have been involved in producing the highest…

EOTECH Holographic Sight – History, Technology, Practice

2024-09-02

The holographic sight is a device known for nearly 30 years and used by professionals around the world. A favorite sight of many…

Japanese Defense Budget For 2024

The Japanese Cabinet approved a defense budget of 7.95 trillion JPY ($54.9 billion) for fiscal year 2024, which represents an increase of 1.128 trillion JPY ($7.8 billion) as compared to previous year.

On Friday, December 22, 2023, the Japanese Cabinet approved a defense budget of 7.95 trillion JPY ($54.9 billion) for fiscal year 2024, which represents an increase of 1.128 trillion JPY ($7.8 billion) compared to 2023. The largest increase in Japanese defense spending in history is primarily attributed to the situation in East Asia, shaped by China-Taiwan relations and North Korean activity, as well as the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war. As a result, there is an expectation of the development of new military equipment and technologies and the acquisition of additional military hardware for the Self-Defense Forces.

Photo: Rikujō Jieitai

Since the new defense budget for 2024 increased in comparison to the previous year, expenditures for the production and purchase of new military equipment for the Self-Defense Forces were approved at a level of approximately 1.33 trillion JPY ($9.1 billion), which also results in an increase of equipment deliveries.

Photo: Japanese Ministry of Defense

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (Rikujō Jieitai):
  • 24.2 billion JPY ($167 million) for 24 Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICV), and 8 Maneuver Mortar Combat Vehicles (MMCV) for 8 billion JPY ($55 million) under the CTWV (Common Tactical Wheeled Vehicles) program.

Japan is forming a rapid reaction brigade, primarily composed of Type 16 MCV (Maneuver Combat Vehicle) wheeled tank destroyers to defend its islands against invading forces, so vehicles based on the Mitsubishi 8×8 MAV platform were ordered as part of the CTWV program. As a result, new wheeled infantry fighting vehicles and reconnaissance vehicles equipped with 30mm automatic cannons Mk.44, as well as self-propelled mortars equipped with French 120mm 2R2M mortars, have been tested since 2022.

  • 16.6 billion JPY ($114.6 million) for the purchase of 10 Type 10 tanks;
  • 17.1 billion JPY ($118 million) for the purchase of 19 Type 16 MCV wheeled tank destroyers;
  • 14.9 billion JPY ($102.9 million) for the purchase of 16 Type 19 155mm self-propelled howitzers;
  • 20 billion JPY ($138 million) for the purchase of 28 next-generation armored personnel carriers AMV XP (eXtra Payload, eXtra Performance, eXtra Protection) under the WAPC (Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier) program.
  • 4.3 billion JPY ($29.7 million) for 9,927 Howa Type 20 5.56mm assault rifles;
  • 18.9 billion JPY ($130.5 million) for bulletproof vests.

Image: Japanese Ministry of Defense

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (Kaijō Jieitai):
  • 174 billion JPY ($1.2 billion) for the construction of two next-generation multi-purpose FFM frigates.

Initially, Japan planned to build 22 Mogami-class multi-purpose frigates of the 30FFM type, but later that number was reduced to 12. The Ministry of Defense decided to construct 12 vessels as part of the new FFM program, with the work being carried out by Japan Marine United (JMU) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). Deliveries will commence in 2028.

  • 95 billion JPY ($655.8 million) for the construction of the eighth Taigei-class submarine (with a displacement of 3000 tons);
  • 83 billion JPY ($572 million) for the construction of a new type of supply ship;
  • 26.3 billion JPY ($181.5 million) for the construction of the sixth Awaji-class minesweeper (690 tons);
  • 103.6 billion JPY ($715.1 million) for the purchase of three Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft;
  • 66.5 billion JPY ($459 million) for the purchase of six Mitsubishi SH-60L Seahawk maritime helicopters.

Photo: Kōkū Jieitai

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Kōkū Jieitai):
  • 112 billion JPY ($773.1 million) for the purchase of 8 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multi-role aircraft;
  • 128.2 billion JPY ($885 million) for the purchase of 7 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft;
  • 13.3 billion JPY ($91.8 million) for the modernization of Mitsubishi F-15J/DJ Kai air superiority aircraft;
  • 13.1 billion JPY ($90.4 million) for the modernization of 8 Mitsubishi F-2 multi-role aircraft.

Image: Japanese Ministry Of Defense

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has also estimated a budget for the development and purchase of new missiles at 734 billion JPY ($5 billion), in accordance with the new guidelines for securing capabilities in this area. The defense ministry’s plan involves acquiring a sufficient number of missiles by ensuring rapid funding from the budget to secure development work and production capabilities after the prior acquisition of American Tomahawk cruise missiles or others.

  • 17.6 billion JPY ($121.5 million) for the development of a new anti-ship missile based on the Type 12 missile design and 48 billion JPY ($331.3 million) for the expansion of production facilities;
  • 12.7 billion JPY ($87.7 million) for the development of Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles (HVGP) and 84 billion JPY ($579.9 million) for the development of advanced missiles;
  • 72.5 billion JPY ($500.5 million) for the development of Hypersonic Cruise Missiles (HCM);
  • 35.2 billion JPY ($243 million) for the purchase of Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles (JSM);
  • 5.1 billion JPY ($35.2 million) for the purchase of AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER);
  • 29.4 billion JPY ($203 million) for the integration of 29 F-35A aircraft with JSM missiles;
  • 13.3 billion JPY ($91.8 million) for the integration of F-15J aircraft with JASSM-ER missiles;
  • 13.1 billion JPY ($90.4 million) for the integration of 8 F-2 aircraft with Type 12-based anti-ship missiles.

Additionally, budgetary funds in the amount of 1.2477 trillion JPY ($8.6 billion) will be allocated for integrated missile defense, with 392 billion JPY ($2.7 billion) earmarked for the construction of two ships equipped with the Aegis Combat System.

As a key component of Japan’s ballistic missile defense plan, the vessels in the ASEV (Aegis system equipped vessels) program will be equipped with the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar, Aegis Combat System, Tomahawk missile system, and the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15J anti-submarine warfare system. These systems are designed to support the development of Japan’s new missile defense system and enhance long-range defense capabilities.

They will be armed with 128 universal canister Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (Mk 41 VLS) carrying SM-2 and SM-3 surface-to-air missiles, Type 07 anti-submarine rocket, and Tomahawk cruise missiles. Additionally, it will be equipped with anti-ship missiles based on the Type 12 system once it developed.

Image: Japanese Ministry of Defense

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