Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency

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]

Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency
防衛装備庁
Bōei sōbi-chō
Agency overview
FormedOctober 1, 2015[1]
Preceding
  • Technical Research and Development Institute
Jurisdiction Japan
Headquarters5-1 Ichigaya honmuracho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8870, Japan
EmployeesApprox. 1800[2]
  • (Approx. 1400 Civilians)
  • (Approx. 400 Uniformed officers)
Agency executive
  • Atuso Suzuki, Commissioner
Parent agencyMinistry of Defense
WebsiteIn Japanese
In English

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

Missile systems

Electronic systems

Others

Completed projects

Aerial systems

Ground systems

Missile systems

References
  1. Tatsumi, Yuki (2 October 2015). "Japan Wants to Streamline Its Defense Industry". The Diplomat. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  2. "Japan: The World's Next Big Arms Dealer?". The National Interest. February 17, 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  3. "Section 3 Reform of the Ministry of Defense" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. Defense of Japan 2014. 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  4. "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.
  5. "Defense Ministry launches new equipment management agency". The Japan Times. October 1, 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  6. "Japan begins pushing Defence Technology to international markets". Asian Military Review. December 7, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  7. "Academics must play no part in helping to develop weapons". Asahi Shimbun. September 21, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  8. "Defense Technology Symposium 2015" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  9. "Defense Technology Symposium 2016" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  10. "Defense Technology Symposium 2017" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  11. Yeo, Mike (13 January 2017). "Japan Unveils Armored Vehicle Prototype for 'Counter Island Invasion'". Defense News. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  12. Rimland, Ben (24 September 2018). "Japan's ATLA Releases Footage of Rail Gun Prototype". Navy Recognition. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  13. "Defense Technology Symposium 2018" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  14. "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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