Japan to bolster sea lane defense with Southeast Asia info-sharing plan

Initiative comes as effective closure of Hormuz highlights procurement risks A Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel. Japan has provided similar ships to Southeast Asian countries in the past. (Japan Coast Guard) TOKYO — The Japanese government will begin sharing information with Southeast Asian nations on maritime vessel monitoring, part of an effort to encourage them to adopt maritime domain awareness (MDA) services provided by Japanese companies.

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