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U.S. Space Force Establishes First Unit in Japan at Yokota Air Base
Dec 4, 2024, 04:53 AM
The U.S. Space Force has established its first unit in Japan, known as U.S. Space Forces Japan, at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo. This move aims to enhance coordination and interoperability with Japan's Air Self-Defense Force Space Operations Group, focusing on bolstering deterrence against China, Russia, and North Korea. The unit, led by Colonel Laughton, started operations on December 4th with approximately 10 members. It will integrate space operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing the importance of space in national defense strategies and deepening cooperation with Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
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