Japan Coast Guard to share real-time surveillance info with navy

Japan's coast guard is planning to share all surveillance information, including aerial photos taken by unmanned aircraft, with the nation's Maritime Self-Defense Force in real-time, a source close to the matter said Monday.The plan comes amid China's bid for further maritime expansion in the region and several recent ballistic missile launches by North Korea. The Japanese government is also set to update the National Security Strategy, its long-term policy guideline, and compile the fiscal 2023 initial budget, with both initiatives due by the end of this year.The Japan Coast Guard began op…READ FULL ARTICLE