Japan bought thirty new-build upgraded AAV-7As as reinforcement vehicles, with BAE involved in the work. Continued new construction reflected how useful and difficult to replace the type remained. Japanese doctrine called for moving troops quickly to reinforce and hold threatened positions. Amphibious vehicles supported that requirement by getting troops into the places that needed reinforcement.
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AAV-7As for rapid island reinforcement
New-build upgraded AAV-7As support Japan's doctrine of moving troops quickly to reinforce and hold threatened island positions.