PREMIUM OPINION: Indian Ocean – the dragon’s new swimming hole
The Indian Ocean region is hotting up as an arena for great power competition, as China boosts its presence there.
Island defence is an important theme for Japan. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force established its Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB), consisting of around 3,000 personnel, in 2018, but the current maritime transport capacity is insufficient.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) possesses three 14,225t Oosumi-class transport vessels ...
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Start Trial or log in hereThe Indian Ocean region is hotting up as an arena for great power competition, as China boosts its presence there.
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