JSDF meaning in Governmental ?

The Japan Self-Defense Forces (Japanese: 自衛隊, romanized: Jieitai; abbreviated JSDF), also known as the Japanese Armed Forces, are the unified military forces of Japan established in 1954. The self-defence forces consists of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. They are controlled by the Ministry of Defense, with the Prime Minister as commander-in-chief.

In recent years, the JSDF has engaged in international peacekeeping operations with the United Nations. Tensions, particularly with North Korea, have reignited debate over the status of the JSDF and its relation to Japanese society. Since 2010, the JSDF has refocused from countering the former Soviet Union to the People's Republic of China; increased military cooperation with Australia, India, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States; and acquired new or updated equipment and hardware.