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  1. 3 days ago · As of 1954 the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) consist of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The Prime Minister is the commander-in-chief of the Japan Self-Defense Forces.

  2. May 23, 2024 · 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.

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  3. May 19, 2024 · Discover Japan's Self-Defense Forces' heroic role during the 2011 nuclear meltdown, showcasing unwavering dedication and resilience.

  4. 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...

  5. 2 days ago · 5 min ago. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has suggested that the rank of the commander of the US forces deployed in Japan may be upgraded. This comes at a time when Japan is setting up a joint ...

  6. May 11, 2024 · The new headquarters will jointly direct Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces even in peacetime. This is meant to ease the workload of the chief of the Joint Staff, the top uniformed...

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  8. 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.

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