Reference News Network, December 4 report: According to the Japanese "Sankei Shimbun" website, on November 30, a commemorative event for the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's 15th Infantry Brigade and the 53rd anniversary of the establishment of the Naha garrison was held in Naha City. A parade featuring about 500 self-defense personnel and around 100 armored vehicles and other equipment was open to the public.
The report mentioned that the 15th Infantry Brigade of the Ground Self-Defense Force is responsible for the defense tasks in the southwest of Japan. The brigade will be upgraded to a division by the 2026 fiscal year.
The report stated that the brigade commander, Hironobu Izumi, said that the preparations for the transition to a division are being "steadily advanced."
Deputy Minister of Defense Masahisa Miyazaki, in his address, pointed out: "In the most severe and complex security environment since the war, strengthening the defense system in the southwest region is an urgent priority."
The report also said that after the parade, there was a special flight performance with UH-60 multi-purpose helicopters, as well as hoisting training where personnel were lowered from the CH-47 "Chinook" transport helicopter via ropes. (Translated by Ma Xiaoyun)
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