NHK reported today that, in the context of revising Japan’s three security documents, Japan defence minister KOIZUMI said a shrinking population makes securing adequate Self-Defense Forces personnel difficult. He said he wants to study breaking down organizational barriers between the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces and explore a new organizational structure to strengthen Japan’s defence capability.

2026-11-08

NHK reported today that, in the context of revising Japan’s three security documents, Japan defence minister KOIZUMI said a shrinking population makes securing adequate Self-Defense Forces personnel difficult. He said he wants to study breaking down organizational barriers between the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces and explore a new organizational structure to strengthen Japan’s defence capability.