Japan Prime Minister noted about the Self-Defense Forces

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has told members of the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) that he will work to fundamentally reinforce the country’s defense capabilities in light of the severe security environment.

Ishiba addressed about 600 SDF personnel on Saturday at a review ceremony at the SDF’s Asaka Training Ground in Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo. Ishiba pledged efforts to boost the country’s defense capabilities, such as deploying standoff missiles that can strike targets from outside enemy range. He also indicated he would work to improve the working conditions of SDF personnel.