In order to protect its own country, it is understandable that the Japanese government deploys the cruise missile with the corresponding range within its borders. However, the Japanese government does not seem to be satisfied with only deploying cruise missiles that are sufficient for defense and counterattack, and is also interested in purchasing the US "Tomahawk" missile.
According to " Yomiuri Shimbun " on the 28th, a Japanese official revealed to the media: In order to purchase the US "Tomahawk" missile, the Japanese government has started negotiations with the US side, and the matter has entered the final stage.
In addition to this media, many Japanese media such as Sankei Shimbun, Japan Broadcasting Association have released similar reports. However, Japan's ruling party responded later on the 28th that Japan "has not decided on anything yet."
, and many Japanese media also revealed that the Japanese government hopes to have the so-called counterattack ability after obtaining the US "Tomahawk" missile. However, Japan's ruling party said: They have not yet come to a conclusion on the topic of "restrike ability".
It is obvious that the ruling Japanese party is vague when responding to this matter, which is inevitably suspicious that the reports of many Japanese media are true. The Japanese side purchased the US "Tomahawk" missile to obtain "counterattack capability".
It can be seen from the report of Sankei Shimbun on the 27th that several Japanese government officials have disclosed the news to the media. In addition, the media also analyzed: Given that the Japanese government will revise the National Security Strategy by the end of this year, it will have the "counterattack ability" to be written into this strategy. Therefore, the Japanese government has reason to prepare early, and purchasing the US "Tomahawk" missile is a good choice.
According to the detailed reports of the Yomiuri Shimbun, the US has shown a positive attitude towards the Japanese government's purchase intention.
So, if the Japanese media reports are true, then Japan and the United States may cooperate on this matter soon.
But the head of the Japanese Komeito Party, Yamaguchi Natsuo, said on the 28th that the Japanese side has not yet reached a conclusion on this matter. According to Reuters , Japanese cabinet chief Hiroichi Matsuno also stated when asked by Japanese media: The Japanese government has not yet decided on anything.
The response of Japanese officials to this matter is enough to show that the Japanese media reports are not groundless. What we can speculate from this is that the Japanese government may be discussing this matter with the US side. However, it is still unknown whether Japan will be able to buy the US "Tomahawk" missile in the end. However, this matter is also worthy of our vigilance.
my country's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian has long stated that Japan's strengthening of US-Japan military cooperation and hopes to have the so-called "counterattack ability" is actually looking for excuses for military expansion. This will seriously threaten the security and peace of Asia-Pacific region.
However, since 2003, the Japanese government has been fond of the United States' Tomahawk cruise missile. In 2004, the Japanese government said it needed to have the ability to "take the strike first", which can be said to be the predecessor of what is now called "counterattack ability".
, and according to Japanese media reports, in August this year, Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasuichi proposed a plan to purchase the US "Tomahawk" missile. Therefore, purchasing this missile and obtaining the so-called "counterattack capability" has become a great expectation of the Japanese government.
In fact, Japan is not without domestic missiles. But according to Japanese media, the Japanese government is no longer satisfied with the range of these missiles.
It will take at least 4 years to increase the range of domestic missiles to more than 1,000 kilometers. The range of the Tomahawk missile has exceeded 1,250 kilometers. Buying US missiles will not only save time to upgrade domestic missiles, but also increase military cooperation with the United States. Perhaps this is the best decision for the Japanese government.
However, as long as the Japanese fleet deploys the "Tomahawk" missile, North Korea, China, South Korea and other countries in Asia will be within the range of this missile.This is inevitably a bit doubtful. Will Asia be safe by then?
For Japan, it is not necessary for them to deploy missiles with a range of more than 1,000 kilometers on their fleet, which is far beyond the range of missiles required by Japan to defend against counterattacks.
Perhaps, the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the United States' active show of kindness to Japan have given the Japanese government the opportunity to achieve military expansion through the United States.
plus the US government proposed the Indo-Pacific Strategy , and the Japanese government can increase its defense budget in the name of "protecting national security" and "protecting maritime security" and purchase more high-end weapons and equipment.
The US military has been continuously upgrading its Tomahawk missiles in recent times, which may be exactly what the Japanese government wants.
But as my country's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, I hope Japan will learn from historical lessons and be cautious in its words and actions in the military field.
After all, if the Japanese government is determined to undermine peace in the Asia-Pacific region, then it will also become the target of public criticism.
