TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to put all three branches of the Self-Defense Forces under a joint command, aiming to improve readiness in response to heightened regional threats.
Indo-Pacific
Japan to reorganize Self-Defense Forces under joint command
New units seen bolstering capabilities as Taiwan tensions mount
The Ground Self-Defense Force will upgrade its 15th Brigade, responsible for defending Okinawa Prefecture, to a division as part of a broader reorganization. © Kyodo
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