TOKYO -- Japan is moving to set up a new joint command and a new commanding officer position to oversee its three Self-Defense Force units and better coordinate with the U.S. military in emergencies, Nikkei has learned.
Move aims to better coordinate with U.S. military as Taiwan tensions mount
Japan is starting the process of restructuring the Self-Defense Forces' command system. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Japan is moving to set up a new joint command and a new commanding officer position to oversee its three Self-Defense Force units and better coordinate with the U.S. military in emergencies, Nikkei has learned.