The Japan Self-Defense Forces (Japanese: 自衛隊, Hepburn: Jieitai; JSDF) are the military forces of Japan. Established in 1954, the JSDF comprises the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the …

Nov 17, 2025 · ASEAN Defense Minister’s Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) and ASEAN-Japan Defense Minister’s Informal Meeting Forum for Defense Authorities in the Asia-Pacific Region …

Jan 8, 2025 · Detailing the current military strength of Japan including air force, army, navy, financials and manpower.

Apr 17, 2025 · Japan’s Military Future: What’s Next? Japan’s ability to fully regain a military depends not only on legal changes but also on geopolitics. The U.S.-Japan Security Treaty …

Japan military forces overview: defense budget, active troops, equipment inventories, air force, navy, and strategic capabilities analysis for 2025.

The fighting forces of Japan are collectively managed under the Japan Self-Defense Forces banner and encompasses three major branches of service: the Japan Air Self-Defense Force …

Dec 27, 2024 · The Cabinet-endorsed draft defense budget marks the third year of Japan’s ongoing five-year military buildup under the national security strategy adopted in 2022.

Jul 9, 2025 · Japan's defense model is rare: a major economy with advanced military capabilities but no formal "army" and no conscription. Its 250,000 active personnel operate under civilian …

Under the terms of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan, United States forces stationed in Japan were to deal with external aggression against …

May 27, 2025 · Japan is boosting military readiness, increasing its defense budget and fortifying alliances in response to growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.