Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo (R), who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, receives the commander's flag from Defense Minister Gen Nakatani during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan to better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

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[Breaking News]Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

TOKYO, Japan, March 25 Kyodo - Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, holds a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025, following the inauguration ceremony. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

TOKYO, Japan, March 25 Kyodo - Personnel of the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command pose for a photo following its inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is aimed at better integrating Japan's ground, maritime and air defenses. (Kyodo)
Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo (C), who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, speaks during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.
Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo (R), who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, receives the commander's flag from Defense Minister Gen Nakatani during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan to better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.
Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, speaks during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.
Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Personnel of the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command pose for a photo following its inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is aimed at better integrating Japan's ground, maritime and air defenses.