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The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) plans to introduce a medical information-sharing system in fiscal 2028 to facilitate timely communication regarding injured personnel's conditions from frontline medics to rear-area hospitals. This system is particularly targeted for emergencies in the Nansei region and aims to replace the current manual, paper-based approach.

The initiative is part of a broader overhaul of JSDF's trauma care capabilities, responding to Japan's evolving security challenges. The Ministry of Defense is also working on a 'Next-Generation Information and Communications Strategy' to create an integrated ICT platform that includes medical care, supporting the JSDF's operational needs in hostile environments.