The is the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's next generation reconnaissance vehicle. It shares the same chassis with the Type 16 MCV along with the Type 24 AWCV and the Type 24 MM, all belonging to the Common Tactical Wheeled Vehicle family. It is manufactured and maintained by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
History
It was announced in 2025 during the Fuji Firepower Review that the vehicle is formally named the Type 25 RCV and is introduced into deployment.
Design Unlike the Type 24 MM and the Type 24 AWCV, the Type 25 RCV procurement program only started a year later in 2025, where a total of 9.1 billion yen was budgeted for the initial six vehicles. Ultimately, a total of 116 to 120 vehicles are planned to be procured. The Type 25 is easily identified by a semi-spherical dome covering the antenna and a mast-like structure on the rear of the vehicle that houses its electro-optics.
Operators
Future operators
As of 2026, the total order list includes: 24 serial production + 1 prototype.
Production
Fiscal year Cost (¥ billion) QuantityNotesTarget total– 120370 AFV planned2027––2026¥ 27.60182025¥ 9.106Total¥ 36.7024–
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