Takahashi Kosuke
Japan is moving to institutionalize unmanned warfare capabilities within its Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF), signaling a broader transformation in how it prepares for future conflict. The move underscores Tokyo’s urgency to adapt to drone-centric warfare amid intensifying regional tensions and a shrinking workforce.
On April 13, the Ministry of Defense held a ceremony in Tokyo to mark the establishment of two specialized offices tasked with advancing the use of unmanned systems. The GSDF said it established the “Unmanned Defense Capability Promotion Office” and the “Unmanned Systems Office” on April 8 within its Ground Staff Office in Ichigaya.
Although small in size – just 13 personnel in total – the two offices carry an outsized mandate. The promotion office, staffed by seven members, is responsible for developing operational concepts, conducting research and development, and training personnel. The systems office, with six members, oversees procurement, logistics, and maintenance of unmanned platforms.
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