Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency

The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (防衛装備庁, Bōei sōbi-chō, ATLA) is an agency established under the Ministry of Defense that handles project management, technology management, research and development, and procurement of defense equipment for the Japan Self-Defense Forces. ATLA's formation is also seen as part of Prime Minister Shinzō Abe defense policy to bolster the military by streamlining and reforming Japan's defense industry and equipment acquisition.

Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency

The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (防衛装備庁, Bōei sōbi-chō, ATLA) is an agency established under the Ministry of Defense that handles project management, technology management, research and development, and procurement of defense equipment for the Japan Self-Defense Forces. ATLA's formation is also seen as part of Prime Minister Shinzō Abe defense policy to bolster the military by streamlining and reforming Japan's defense industry and equipment acquisition.