Since the end of World War II, the United States has imposed a "Peace Constitution" on Japan. Since then, Japan cannot have an army for aggression, but can only have a self-defense force for defense. Japan has always been an ambitious country and has never given up on developing its own armed strength. Not only has it been trying to break through the "Peace Constitution", it has also actively developed its own "defense" strength. The Self-Defense Forces are no worse than the armed forces of other countries. How strong is the Japanese military? The Self-Defense Force has the best ability in the world, and even the U.S. military is willing to bow down. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is the strongest in mine clearance operations. Not only is it super efficient, it can also achieve the best results at the least cost, even the US military can’t match it.
The Japanese mine-sweeping force was the only force left by the old Japanese navy. During World War II, the United States laid more than 6,700 mines in the waters surrounding Japan to block Japan. After the war, these mines became a scourge, and Japan set up special agencies to carry out mine-clearing operations. Japan spent a lot of manpower and material resources until it finally cleared more than 6,000 mines in 1985. Although it invested a lot in mine clearance, the results were very good. Japan has accumulated a lot of experience in mine clearance operations. Since then, the Japanese mine-sweeping force has achieved outstanding results, often sharing tasks for the US military, and has also received strong support from the US military. During the Cold War, the Japanese mine-sweeping forces often performed tasks in the straits, harbors, and coastal areas. After the end of the Cold War, the operations of the mine-sweeping forces continued to expand, often helping the U.S. forces carry out demining tasks in the Western Pacific. The Japanese mine-sweeping force has rich experience, and it can be said that it is the most powerful mine-sweeping force, even the US military can’t match.
In addition to the outstanding capabilities of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in mine clearance operations, Japan also has a unique advantage in anti-submarine operations. Not only is it experienced, but also capable of anti-submarine operations. During the Pacific War, Japan suffered from the suffering of US submarines. 51% of the ships of the Japanese Navy were sunk by US submarines. Even Japan's most advanced aircraft carrier "Shinano" was not spared. Because of the previous tragic experience, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force began to work hard to develop anti-submarine operations after its establishment. In order to avoid previous tragedies, Japan invested a lot of energy in anti-submarine construction.
Japan is equipped with the most advanced sonar device on the destroyer, with a detection range of up to 5500 meters. Japan also spends a lot of effort in anti-submarine warfare. "Aslock" anti-submarine missiles and MK-46 torpedoes can threaten submarines. Cause a fatal attack. Japan is not only willing to spend time on anti-submarine at sea, but also has not let go of anti-submarine under the sea. Japan spends a lot of thought on the two submarines of "Spring Tide" and "Nychao". Not only is the submarine itself fast and low noise, it is also detecting anti-submarine. Ability is also quite good. Japan has excellent surface and underwater anti-submarine operations. Aviation anti-submarine aircraft also has unique advantages. There are as many as 120 fixed-wing anti-submarine aircraft. These aircraft are not only imported from the United States, but also self-developed by Japan.
Although the Japanese Self-Defense Force is limited by the Constitution and can only focus on defense, its military armament is not inferior to the regular army of other countries. In recent years, Japan has spent a lot of military armament, and the Japanese authorities are constantly trying to break through the "Peace Constitution." Japan is currently the world's first in mine clearance operations, and its anti-submarine capability is second only to the US military. However, Japan is still not satisfied and has always hoped to make greater military breakthroughs. Now Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has come to power and has directly released his rhetoric, hoping to promote constitutional amendments during his tenure.
