Commander, Self Defense Fleet visited JS Asuka for an observation of Railgun under research by Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA).

On 9 April, Vice Admiral OMACHI Katsushi, Commander of Self Defense Fleet (COMSDFLT), visited JS ASUKA, which belongs to the Fleet Research and Development Command (FRDC) under the command of the Self Defense Fleet to observe the latest status of a “Railgun”, which is under research at the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA).

In preparation for future combat, the Self Defense Fleet promotes research, development and earlier introduction of equipment necessary for the JMSDF in close collaboration with the ATLA and other organizations, as well as continues to build up its defense posture to protect Japanese citizens and the territorial waters.

The Self Defense Fleet maintains readiness and contributes to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, not only for the defense of Japan but also for the realization of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” in cooperation with allied and like-minded navies.

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