China News Service, November 19 According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) on the 19th, a frigate and an early warning aircraft of the Japanese Self-Defense Force are cruising in the Middle East waters. The task time of the formation will end on December 26.
However, the Japanese government has recently made a preliminary decision to extend the cruise time by one year.
At present, a frigate and an early warning aircraft of the Japanese Self-Defense Force are cruising in the waters of the Middle East. The task time of the formation will end on December 26.
However, the Japanese government has recently made a preliminary decision to extend the cruise time by one year.
Image source: NHK video screenshot
According to reports, on December 27, 2019, the Japanese cabinet decided to send the Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East waters to perform the task of collecting intelligence and protecting Japanese ships.
In view of the expiration of the mission, the Japanese government, based on the current performance of the cruise formation in the mission area, considered it necessary to continue the local intelligence collection activities.
It was initially decided to extend the cruise time by one year.
According to reports, the Japanese government plans to discuss this issue at a cabinet meeting, and after it is passed, it will be sent to the Diet for approval.
According to reports, this is the first time Japan has extended the overseas mission time of the Self-Defense Forces.