Japan to withdraw MSDF from Antarctic mission amid growing security demands
April 10, 2026
Japan plans to withdraw the Maritime Self-Defense Force from operating its Antarctic research vessel in the early 2030s, transferring responsibility for transporting personnel and supplies to a state-backed marine research agency, as growing security demands and manpower shortages strain the country’s defense forces, sources familiar with the matter said Friday.…
Original URL: Click here to visit original article