The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, abbreviated JMSDF, also simply known as the Japanese Navy, is the navy branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, tasked with the naval defense of Japan. The JMSDF
JMSDF during fleet maneuvers in 2019
A RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 launched from JS Kongō, an Aegis destroyer
The Sōryū-class attack submarine Kenryū
JS Izumo, a multi-role aircraft-carrying cruiser being refitted to carry F-35B stealth fighters
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The Japan Self-Defense Forces are the military forces of Japan. The JSDF comprises the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The
National Police Reserve, 3 May 1952
The Japanese Ministry of Defense
JGSDF soldiers during a training exercise