Japan's ground force marks launch of new electronic warfare unit

Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force marked Monday the establishment of a new electronic warfare unit to manage related corps scattered across the country which are beefing up capabilities in the electromagnetic spectrum.The unit, composed of around 180 personnel nationwide, is tasked with detecting and analyzing potential adversaries' communications and radar emissions. It will also be responsible for disrupting enemy communications and radar if called upon.A ceremony marking the unit's launch was held Monday at the GSDF's Camp Asaka straddling Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture, where the unit hea…READ FULL ARTICLE