The estimated material and personnel strength of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force in 1960 according to the Australia Station Intelligence Summary dated 1 June 1955

An item reported that under the present 6-year programme the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force would have in 1960 totally 120,700 tons naval shipping, 179 aircraft including jets and a personnel strength of 33,600 men.

Source

Website Royal Australian Navy, Sea Power Centre.