Japan

Since the end of World War II, Japan made a decision not to repeat the ravages of war and has worked hard, aiming to build a peace-loving nation. The Japanese people desire lasting peace, and the principle of paci_ sm is enshrined in the Constitution, of which Article 9 prescribes the renunciation of war, the possession of war potential, and the right of belligerency by the state. Of course, since Japan is an independent nation, these provisions do not deny Japan’s inherent right of self-defense as a sovereign state.

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The Current Status of Defense Production and Technological Bases, and the Strategy on Defense Production and Technological Bases.

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Japan will steadily improve its defense capabilities during FY2016, as the third fiscal year of this effort, in order to develop a Dynamic Joint Defense Force according to the “National Defense Program Guidelines for FY2014 and beyond” (approved by the Cabinet on December 17, 2013) and the “Medium Term Defense Program (FY2014-FY2018)” (approved by the Cabinet on December 17, 2013).

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Defense-related expenditures include spending for maintaining and managing the SDF, improving living conditions in the neighborhoods of defense facilities, and supporting U.S. Forces in Japan. In FY2015, in light of the increasingly harsh security environment, defense-related expenditures were increased for the second consecutive year in a row in order to reinforce preparedness aimed at protecting the lives and property of the people and the nation’s land, sea, and airspace.

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To fulfill their mission of defending Japan, the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the SDF consist of various organizations, mainly the Ground, Maritime and Air Self- Defense Forces as armed forces.

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