A seven-year evaluation has led to major contract for 26,000 multi-spectral nets tailored to Japan’s terrain and seasonal conditions.
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.
