Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency

Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency
防衛装備庁
Bōei sōbi-chō
Agency overview
FormedOctober 1, 2015
Preceding agency
  • Technical Research and Development Institute
Jurisdiction Japan
Headquarters5-1 Ichigaya honmuracho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8870, Japan
EmployeesApprox. 1800
  • (Approx. 1400 Civilians)
  • (Approx. 400 Uniformed officers)
Agency executive
  • Atuso Suzuki, Commissioner
Parent agencyMinistry of Defense
WebsiteIn Japanese
In English

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

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