Japan did not have a separate air force before and during World War II. Aviation operations were carried out by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service and the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (Kōkūtai).

What is JASDF?

Jun 23, 2025 · The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is structured primarily for its core mission: the defense of Japanese airspace. Its main operational units fall under the Air Defense Command, which …

Current aircraft of the Japanese Air Force including attack, fighter, bomber, transport, and special mission types.

3 days ago · Explore how strong is the Japan military compares to China today, covering budgets, troop size, naval power, tech, air forces, and regional strategy.

Dec 6, 2024 · The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (2025). The service currently counts 756 total units in its active aircraft …

1 day ago · US and Japan hold joint flight drills as China ups military activity near Japan 1 of 3 | This photo provided by Japan’s Ministry of Defense shows the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s F-15 …

2 days ago · U.S. nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan alongside Japanese fighter jets on Wednesday, Tokyo said, in a show of force following Chinese and Russian drills in the skies and …

Indepth coverage of the helicopters, aircraft, and drones available to the aerial fighting forces of the country of Japan.

5 days ago · The Japanese Defense Ministry has announced that Chinese J-15 fighter aircraft took off from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier near the southern island of Okinawa and intermittently locked its …