SDF’s pivot to southwest a cause for concern in Okinawa

Concerns are growing in Okinawa Prefecture that it could become embroiled in military conflict as the Self-Defense Forces ...

SDF losing recruiting war with record 50% enlistee shortfall

The low birthrate, competition with the private sector and a series of scandals are being blamed for the Self-Defense Forces' dismal failure to meet its recruiting quota in fiscal 2023.
Al Bawaba News

Syrian forces deploy to Qamishli under ceasefire deal with SDF

SDF commander Mazloum Abdi said the arrangement safeguards Kurdish rights, including education and local administration, while reaffirming Syria’s territorial unity. ALBAWABA- Syrian Interior Ministry ...
Syria Direct

Child recruitment persists despite SDF-Damascus integration agreement

The Revolutionary Youth Movement and Syrian Democratic Forces continue to recruit minors in northeastern Syria, despite past ...

Japan gov't plans return to imperial military ranks for SDF, drawing criticism

TOKYO -- Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) may soon see rank titles such as "rikusho" and "itto-rikusa" -- "general" and "colonel" -- changed to "tais･･･ ...
Forbes

Using Force Against The Kurdish-Led SDF Will Imperil The New Syria

Fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) attend a joint military exercise with forces of the US-led "Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve" coalition against the Islamic State (IS ...
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Syrian official says SDF must integrate individually

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – An official from Syria’s foreign ministry said on Sunday that the interim government insists the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) must join the Syrian army on an ...