Japanese-developed "Type 61 Tank" Commemorating the loan to Jordan Ceremony at the Ministry of Defense October 1 19:45
A commemorative ceremony was held at the Ministry of Defense in response to renting the "Type 61 tank" that Japan developed for the first time after the war to the Jordanian Museum in the Middle East.
At the request of King Abdullah in Jordan in the Middle East, the government lent the 61st tank that Japan developed for the first time after the war and is now retired to the Royal Tank Museum.
In response, a memorial ceremony was held at the Ministry of Defense, and Defense Minister Kono said, “This tank is a collection of the best of the technology at the time of development, but very few remain in good condition. I want people to see it. " On that basis, he said, “Jordan is an irreplaceable partner in Japan's Middle East diplomacy,” and expressed his desire to contribute to strengthening cooperation between the two countries through lending of tanks.
According to the Ministry of Defense, tanks have no shooting capability and engines have been removed, but they are handled as defense equipment, so lending is for display to friendly countries, so in accordance with the principle of transfer of defense equipment If you are.
From the Jordanian side, Jordan ’s armored car, which was designed by King Abdullah, will be donated to Japan, and the Ministry of Defense will consider whether to make it public.