Defense Agency Director General Shigeru Ishiba ordered agency officials Friday to review laws in a move that may compromise civilian control over the Self-Defense Forces by slashing the power of non-uniformed staff, agency officials said.

The move to revise the defense laws is aimed at strengthening the authority of uniformed officers and is likely to generate heated debate in the Diet. (Kyodo News)

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