Japan's ARDB Combat Landing Battalion: An interview with its Commander

Japan's ARDB Combat Landing Battalion: An interview with its Commander

Since the 2010s, Japan has been compelled to respond to China’s maritime expansion and military buildup. A particularly critical issue has been how to defend Japan’s remote islands and key island chains in the East China Sea, commonly known as the Nansei Islands. To address this challenge, the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB), a specialized force for initial defense operations, was established in March 2018. The ARDB is a Japan Ground …