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The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) on Monday revamped its organisational structure to accelerate decision-making and improve ship operations, according to Kyodo News.
The agency described the move as part of Japan’s efforts to strengthen defence amid China’s growing assertiveness.
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As part of the overhaul, the Fleet Escort Force, created in 1961 and long regarded as the backbone of Japan’s surface fleet, was formally abolished. In its place, the JMSDF established a new Fleet Surface Force to centrally command and control surface vessels.
At the heart of the restructuring is the consolidation of four escort flotillas under the former Fleet Escort Force into three surface warfare groups under the new Fleet Surface Force.
Chinese military analyst Fu Qianshao described the reorganisation as more than a name change.
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