TOKYO -- Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force on Tuesday commissioned the Kumano multirole frigate, designed to be more compact and operate with a smaller crew than previous models.
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The Maritime Self-Defense Forces held a commissioning ceremony for the Kumano frigate on Tuesday. © Kyodo
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