Komatsu LAV (light armoured vehicle) was introduced in 2002, the vehicle was deployed in the Iraq War. The LAV is produced by the Komatsu Defence Systems Division in Komatsu, Japan. The vehicle bears a passing resemblance to the Panhard VBL, which is in service with the French Army.
The Komatsu LAV is used to transport armoured infantry troops in the battlefield. Equipped with specific weapons, the vehicle provides light armoured mobility. The LAV entered service with JGSDF in 2002. It was deployed by the JGSDF in 2004 for its troops stationed in Iraq. Over 1,000 vehicles were built for JGSDF, but the LAV was not offered to any export customer.
