Japan lifts last deployment limit on women in SDF as safety improved

Japan's Defense Ministry has removed its remaining work restrictions on female members of the Self-Defense Forces, allowing their participation in nuclear, biological and chemical weapons defense units from August as safety gear has improved.The change at the Ground Self-Defense Force follows those at the maritime and air defense forces.The GSDF units are responsible for missions, including decontamination and scouting, in areas contaminated with radiological materials as well as biological and chemical agents. Such missions have been linked to the risk of infertility, the reason for the re…READ FULL ARTICLE