Japan being relatively demilitarized still
On paper, sure. In practice the JSDF is one of the world’s top ten military forces by overall measures.
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Japan ranks #6 in the world for total military expenditures, according to SIPRI 2012.
The JMSDF ranks #4 for tonnage of the world’s navies (counting only active, commissioned combat-oriented vessels).
On paper, sure. In practice the JSDF is one of the world’s top ten military forces by overall measures.
Cite?
Japan ranks #6 in the world for total military expenditures, according to SIPRI 2012.
The JMSDF ranks #4 for tonnage of the world’s navies (counting only active, commissioned combat-oriented vessels).