Fleet Research and Development Command
| Fleet Research and Development Command | |
|---|---|
| 開発隊群 | |
Fleet Research and Development Command emblem | |
| Active | 1 July 1978 – present |
| Country | Japan |
| Allegiance | Japan |
| Branch | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Role | Research |
| Part of | Self Defense Fleet |
| Garrison/HQ | Yokosuka |
| Anniversaries | 1 July |
| Website | https://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/frdc/ |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Major general Yamaoka Tetsuji |
The Fleet Research and Development Command belonged to the surface force for the self-defense fleet of the Maritime Self-Defense Forces. Its main tasks are experimental technology testing and development.