Japan to unify Self-Defense Forces data into central cloud

But 2027 transition timeline seen as slow, given risk of Taiwan contingency

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Japan's Air, Ground and Maritime Self-Defense Forces manage their data separately, hindering joint operations. (Photo by Shogo Kodama)

RIEKO MIKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan intends to integrate information systems from the three branches of the Self-Defense Forces into a single centralized cloud as part of a broader effort to help them work together more effectively.

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