The Japan Self-Defense Forces (Japanese: 自衛隊, Hepburn: Jieitai, JSDF) is the military force of Japan. Established in 1954, the JSDF comprises the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. They are controlled by the Ministry of Defense with the Prime Minister as commander ...

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (Japanese: 陸上自衛隊, Hepburn: Rikujō Jieitai), JGSDF (陸自, Rikuji), also referred to as the Japanese Army, [3] is the land warfare branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Created on July 1, 1954, it is the largest of the three service branches.

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Japanese: 航空自衛隊, Hepburn: Kōkū Jieitai), JASDF (空自, Kūji), also referred to as the Japanese Air Force, [2] is the air and space branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, responsible for the defense of Japanese airspace, other air and space operations, cyberwarfare and electronic warfare. [3] .

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) protects Japan's airspace, responds to disasters, and conducts international peace cooperation activities.

Since 2016, the JSDF has undertaken a series of reforms—including establishing air command and an area security force with air-defense and antiship capability—but Japan’s peer competitors have made significant advances outside the conventional domain.

2022年11月18日 · Units from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. military have concluded exercise Keen Sword 23 on November 19, 2022, after 11 days of bilateral and multinational training evolutions. 自衛隊と米軍の部隊は11日間にわたる二国間および多国間の訓練の進化を経て演習キーンソード23を終了しました。

2025年2月5日 · Self-Defense Force, Japan’s military after World War II. In Article 9 of Japan’s postwar constitution, the Japanese renounced war and pledged never to maintain land, sea, or air forces. The rearming of Japan in the 1950s was therefore cast in terms of self-defense.

2025年2月5日 · The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) are undertaking sweeping reforms to address recruitment challenges while bolstering effectiveness. Announced in December 2024, the initiative includes salary increases and enhanced allowances, upgraded housing, and expanded post-retirement support.

2024年11月1日 · This year’s Keen Sword was the largest iteration of this exercise since its inception in 1986. The overall event included participants from the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF), Australian Defence Force (ADF), Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and U.S. service members from across the joint force.

2025年3月12日 · At a Cabinet meeting on March 11, the Japanese government appointed Lieutenant General Nagumo Kenichiro, vice chief of staff at the Joint Staff of the JSDF, as the first head of the Joint...