Japan Self-Defense Forces
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The Japan Self-Defense Forces, 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... Wikipedia
Active personnel: 247,150
Budget: ¥6.82 trillion (US$51.4 billion) (2023);
Chief of Staff, Joint Staff: General Yoshihide Yoshida
Commander-in-chief: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
Founded: 1 July 1954; 69 years ago
Military age: 18–32 eligible for enlistment