Japan displays new SPH prototype, more elements of road-mobile EW system
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF)
unveiled a prototype of the Type 19 155 mm/52-calibre wheeled self-propelled howitzer (SPH) at this year’s edition of the ‘Fuji Firepower’ exercise conducted from 22-25 August,
a JGSDF spokesperson told Jane’s on 2 September.
The long-range howitzer, which is integrated into an 8×8 MAN tactical military truck,
is expected to replace the JGSDF’s ageing fleet of FH-70 towed artillery systems, said the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD)’s Acquisition,
Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), adding that the new system will be operated by five personnel.
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