The deployment of all units to the Ground Self-Defense Force's amphibious task force, which is responsible for the defense of remote islands, has been completed, and Defense Minister Kihara stated that ``deterrence and response capabilities will be further strengthened.''
The Ground Self-Defense Force's amphibious task force is primarily responsible for retaking operations in the event that a remote island is invaded, and since its establishment in 2018, the deployment of troops has been proceeding in stages.
A commemorative ceremony was held on the 24th in response to the new deployment of the third regiment, which plays the core role of the unit, to Takematsu Garrison in Nagasaki Prefecture, where Minister of Defense Kihara handed over the unit's flag to the regiment commander. I did.
As a result, the amphibious task force has completed all planned deployments, leaving it with approximately 3,300 personnel.
According to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the deployment of the third regiment will allow one of the regiments to be deployed to the sea around the Nansei Islands for a certain period of time, allowing them to respond more quickly when unexpected situations occur. I think it will be possible.
Minister of Defense Kihara told reporters, ``For our country, which has many islands, the defense of the islands is directly connected to the survival of the country.With the deployment of the third regiment, we will be able to respond more quickly to the situation than ever before.'' A response system will be built, and deterrence and response capabilities will be further strengthened."