"In 2014, the JGSDF began evaluation of the upgraded Chu-SAM Kai, which uses improved sensor and networking features for better range and targeting of more complex cruise and anti-surface missile threats."
"Operational tests of the Chu-SAM Kai took place at White Sands, in 2016."
White Sands is a weapons testing facility in New Mexico. By road one would have to travel through Arizona to reach the nearest port. These wont fit in a C5 Galaxy
I can't help myself. I'm 90% sure this is a Japanese Type 03 Chū-SAM (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_03_Ch%C5%AB-SAM)
"In 2014, the JGSDF began evaluation of the upgraded Chu-SAM Kai, which uses improved sensor and networking features for better range and targeting of more complex cruise and anti-surface missile threats."
"Operational tests of the Chu-SAM Kai took place at White Sands, in 2016."
White Sands is a weapons testing facility in New Mexico. By road one would have to travel through Arizona to reach the nearest port. These wont fit in a C5 Galaxy
You're right.
it's Japanese
Hiragana on the back of the vehicle.
So this is from the Japanese Self Defense Force.