JMSDF Launches ‘Fleet Surface Force’, Scrapping Decades-Old ‘Escort Fleet’

On March 23, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) formally disbanded its long-standing “Fleet Escort Force” (護衛艦隊) and established a new “Fleet Surface Force” (水上艦隊), marking its most sweeping organizational overhaul since 1954. The reform also includes the creation of a new “Information Warfare/Operations Command” (情報作戦集団), reflecting a shift toward integrated, multi-domain operations. End of ... The post JMSDF Launches ‘Fleet Surface Force’, Scrapping Decades-Old ‘Escort Fleet’ appeared first on Naval News.

On March 23, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) formally disbanded its long-standing “Fleet Escort Force” (護衛艦隊) and established a new “Fleet Surface Force” (水上艦隊), marking its most sweeping organizational overhaul since 1954. The reform also includes the creation of a new “Information Warfare/Operations Command” (情報作戦集団), reflecting a shift toward integrated, multi-domain operations. End of ... The post JMSDF Launches ‘Fleet Surface Force’, Scrapping Decades-Old ‘Escort Fleet’ appeared first on Naval News.