February 25, 2025
Japan's Self-Defence Force members land on a beach from an AAV-7 amphibious assault vehicle on Tokunoshima island, Kagoshima Prefecture on Nov. 19, 2023. PHOTO: THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN
Japan wary of North Korea’s practical combat experience
The Japanese Self-Defence Forces is highly evaluated in joint military exercises with U.S. forces. But security experts say the SDF’s biggest weakness is its lack of practical combat experience.
