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The JSDF's self-defence system is known as Jieitaikakutōjutsu (meaning Japan Self-Defense Force Combatives or Self-Defense Forces martial arts.) The first system was adopted in 1959, based on the bayonet and knife techniques used during Imperial Army times with an added hand-to-hand combat curriculum based on Nippon Kempo and Tomiki-Ryu Aikido ...
- Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Tanker. KC-767, KC-130. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force...
- Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (Japanese: 海上自衛隊,...
- Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force ( Japanese: 陸上自衛隊,...
- Chief of Staff, Joint Staff
The Chief of Staff, Joint Staff (Japanese: 統合幕僚長, Hepburn:...
- Military Ranks and Insignia
Following the end of World War II in Asia, after the...
- National Police Reserve
The National Police Reserve (警察予備隊, Keisatsu Yobitai), or...
- Type 12 SSM
The Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (12式地対艦誘導弾) is a...
- Japan Air Self-Defense Force
May.14.2024. ISR Unit Level Exchange with Royal New Zealand Air Force. Apr.30.2024. JASDF participated Balikatan 2024 as an observer. Apr.25.2024. Greetings from Chief of Staff, Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) view all. THE ROLES. Role of Air Self Defense Forcs.
The JGSDF began with nothing after the war, but went on to firmly establish itself, cultivating skills and ensuring the peace and stability of Japan. They also fulfilled their responsibilities in contributing to international peace and stability, in response to changes in the security environment. And based on the philosophy of active pacifism ...
Jul 16, 2015 · The debate surrounding Shinzo Abe's desire to give Japan's defence forces a wider role obscures the fact that the country is already a significant military player.
Mar 25, 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. In 1950 a small military force called the National Police Reserve was ...
