Editorial

Patria is a modern and international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience. Patria Japan Ltd’s office is located next to the busy Tokyo Station in the heart of the country’s capital.
The Japanese Ministry of Defence announced in 2022 that Patria AMV XP 8x8 was selected for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as their next Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier 8x8 vehicle under the WAPC programme. The selection includes manufacturing licence of the vehicles in Japan, with a solid contribution to the local economy and technology development securing the supply and service in Japan.