Japan stands in contrast, using a rifle designed in 1989 (albeit based on an earlier American design from the 1960s).

Japan stands in contrast, using a rifle designed in 1989 (albeit based on an earlier American design from the 1960s).

May 19 (UPI) -- Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force will receive new rifles for the first time since 1989 to defend the country's southwestern islands, Japanese media reported this week.

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) will induct Type 20 5.56×45 mm assault rifles, produced by Japanese manufacturer Howa Machinery, from fiscal year (FY) 2024.

At that time, the Navy introduced a semi-automatic rifle copied from the U.S. M1 (Garand) Rifle that used the standard Japanese 7.7 mm ammunition. In April 1945, models were finished and tested.

The Japanese manufactured more than 6.4 million rifles and carbines in the 40 years from 1906 to 1945. During WWII and the subsequent American occupation of Japan, many of these rifles found their ...

2) Japan agreed to spend $35 million of the savings on its defenses—enough for 39,000 recruits for the 145,000-man defense forces—with the other $14 million to be spent as Hatoyama sees fit.

Watch this "At The Range" video segment above to see American Rifleman Field Editor Martin K.A. Morgan shoot a World War II-era Japanese Type 99 Arisaka service rifle chambered in 7.7x58 mm Japanese.

Maximum effective range: 1,475 ft. Country of origin: Japan Year: 1905 Caliber/Cartridge/Feed: 6.5x50mm, 5-round internal box magazine ...

Sift Kaur Samra led from the front as she guided India to the women's 50m Rifle 3-Positions team gold along with stalwart ...

The arrival of guns in Japan changed the face of warfare. We examine the ninja's use of firearms, particularly in one famous ...