The Japanese Ministry of Defense has selected Israeli company Fibrotex to supply its multi-spectral camouflage systems to the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) for an undisclosed amount. According to Australian Defence Technology Review (DTR) magazine, the contract follows nearly seven years of testing, trials, and evaluation by the JSDF.

As part of the agreement, Fibrotex will provide the JSDF with 26,000 multi-spectral camouflage nets, replacing those that have been in use for many years. The magazine reports that thousands of these nets have already been delivered to operational units within the Japanese Army.

The various features of the nets—including color schemes and camouflage patterns—were developed in collaboration with the JSDF and tailored specifically to Japanese environmental conditions. A unique characteristic of Fibrotex products is their reversible fabric, which allows one side to blend with the current environment and the other to adapt to seasonal changes.

Prior to this contract, the JSDF was introduced to Fibrotex technology through the U.S. Marine Expeditionary Force stationed in Okinawa, which uses Fibrotex’s ultra-lightweight camouflage nets (ULCANS Inc. 1). This system offers visual concealment while enabling users within the camouflaged area to see out.

According to DTR, Fibrotex’s camouflage products are also being considered by the Australian military to meet a wide range of concealment needs across all three branches of the Australian Defence Force. In the coming weeks, the Australian Department of Defence is expected to issue a limited tender to industry, with execution planned within three months.

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