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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Japan_Self-Defense_ForcesJapan Self-Defense Forces - Wikipedia

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   The Japan Self-Defense Forces ( JSDF, Japanese: 自衛隊; Hepburn: Jieitai ), also known as the Japanese Armed Forces, are the unified military forces 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.

2. asia.nikkei.com › Politics › DefenseJapan enacts laws to set up joint command for Self-Defense Forces

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   May 10, 2024 · TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's parliament on Friday enacted revised laws to set up a joint command headquarters for the Self-Defense Forces' ground, maritime and air units by the end of March 2025 to ...

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4. www.cnn.com › 2021/10/22 › asiaAs regional tensions rise, Japan’s ground troops hold their ...

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   Oct 23, 2021 · Hijudai Manuvering Area, Oita, JapanCNN —. For the first time in almost 30 years, Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) is conducting a massive nationwide military exercise to prepare ...

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5. www3.nhk.or.jp › nhkworld › enJapan's Self-Defense Forces to join US military exercise in ...

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   May 24, 2024 · Japan's Defense Ministry says the Self-Defense Forces will take part in a large-scale field training exercise by the US military for the first time next month. The ministry announced on Friday ...

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7. en.wikipedia.org › Japan_Ground_Self-Defense_ForceJapan Ground Self-Defense Force - Wikipedia

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   The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force ( Japanese: 陸上自衛隊, romanized :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. New military guidelines, announced in December ...

8. www.mod.go.jp › gsdf › englishJGSDF(Japan Ground Self Defense Force):About JGSDF

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   Aug 23, 2021 · Civil Protection. Enhance Cross Domain Operations Capabilities: Core of Multi Domain Defense Force ～Orient Shield 21～.

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10. www.cfr.org › article › how-japan-doubling-down-itsHow Japan Is Doubling Down on Its Military Power

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    Dec 20, 2022 · Japan's cabinet approved a major expansion of military power in response to perceived threats from China, North Korea, and Russia. The new strategy includes long-range strike capabilities, indigenous technology, and integrated operational command.

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    What is the Japanese Self-Defense Force?

    • Created on July 1, 1954, it is the largest of the three service branches. New military guidelines, announced in December 2010, direct the Japan Self-Defense Forces away from their Cold War focus on the Soviet Union to a new focus on China, especially in respect of the dispute over the Senkaku Islands.

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    Who controls the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF)?

    • 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-in-chief .

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    Will Japan set up a joint command headquarters for the Self-Defense Forces?

    • (Photo by Yuichiro Kasai) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's parliament on Friday enacted revised laws to set up a joint command headquarters for the Self-Defense Forces' ground, maritime and air units by the end of March 2025 to bolster new security domains such as cyberspace.

    Japan enacts laws to set up joint command for Self-Defense

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    Why did Japan appoint a self-defense force in December?

    • In mid-December, the cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio approved the most ambitious and rapid expansion of military power in Japan since the country’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) were created in 1954. The aim is twofold: bolster Japan’s ability to deter aggression and ensure the SDF are ready to fight should a conflict erupt.

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