Japan (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force)

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is the naval branch of Japan's defense forces, established in 1954. Its primary role is to ensure Japan's maritime security and sovereignty, protecting the country's waters from threats. The JMSDF operates a range of ships and submarines and conducts various missions, including disaster relief, anti-piracy operations, and humanitarian assistance. Though it is a self-defense force, the JMSDF plays a vital role in international maritime security and often collaborates with allied nations during joint exercises and operations to maintain regional stability.