It is said that the Japanese government and the coalition of ruling parties have begun to discuss the possibility of increasing the total defense budget expenditure in the next five years to more than 40 trillion yen (about 2 trillion yuan).
So where does Japan's significantly increase in defense fees have to be spent? According to an article published by Japanese scholars on the website of "Diplomatic Scholars", the article reveals seven key pillars, which will be the direction for Japan to upgrade its so-called defense capabilities in the next five years. The seven key pillars of
are:
, first, out-of-region defense capabilities, such as large-scale production of long-range missiles , 2. Comprehensive air defense and anti-missile capabilities to deal with various missiles , third, unmanned asset defense capabilities used by drone , fourth, cross-regional combat capabilities in the field of network, space and electronics, fifth, command and control and intelligence-related functions, sixth, mobile deployment capabilities, sending troops to the front line, etc., seventh, sustainability and flexibility of combat.
So it is worth noting that among these seven pillars, the role of drones is particularly emphasized. According to " Yomiuri Shimbun ", Japan's new version of the National Security Strategy Plan issued by the end of the year will clearly state that the Self-Defense Force will actively deploy drones with various signals and make full use of them.
Japan can't wait to promote the rapid expansion of military expenditure, which is obviously an urgent need to strengthen military preparations and armed construction. As for its goals, there are probably three types:
, one is for China. Although China has no hegemony goal, Japan has a sense of crisis, which is also full of ambitions. More than half of Japan's maritime energy and maritime trade channels rely on important waters and straits around China. Japan has deep concerns about this, especially in the context of China's rise and China's maritime power extending to the deep sea. This anxiety can be said to be a silence.
Moreover, Japan is still deliberately trying to prevent China from completing national reunification, and its internal needs and external desire to expand its military power have forced it to accelerate its arms construction.
The second is to complete the tasks assigned by the United States. That is to assume the "Western Pacific Defense Responsibilities" assigned by the United States and have to speed up the improvement of the armed level. Since the Cold War period, Japan has been given the role of participating in group confrontation by the United States. Now the United States has implemented the "Asia-Pacific Rebalancing" strategy, which requires Japan to assume greater responsibility for "containing China".
The third is Japan's own ambitions. For a long time, Japan has tried to get rid of the control of the United States and strengthen its own military, which seems to complete the tasks of the United States, in fact, is to accumulate enough strength one day and be able to distance itself from the United States.
can be seen that among these factors, Japan's attitudes and attempts about China seem to be very aggressive. But sadly, no matter what Japan does, it will become helpless fantasy in the face of China's strategic will and strategic capabilities.
So, Japan needs to strengthen its armed forces. What is the purpose of doing this?
The first is that Japan regards China as some kind of "existential threat". Although this speculation is harsh, it is reasonable from a realistic perspective.
The second purpose is that Japan has to arm itself in order to assume the "Western Pacific Defense Responsibility" entrusted by the United States.
The third purpose possibility is Japan's dangerous move. Japan seeks to break away from the control of the United States by strengthening its military power and negotiate with China on a new East Asian order involving Japan's future destiny. But it is not yet known which of these three possibilities is correct.
As a non-complete sovereign state, Japan's diplomacy and defense are largely influenced by the United States. After in World War II, the United States carried out military occupation of Japan, completely controlling Japan's defense diplomacy. To date, there are a large number of US troops stationed in Japan, and Japan can be said to be obedient to the United States.
Japan follows the United States, regards China as a so-called "security threat" or "challenge", deliberately emphasizes confrontation, which casts a shadow on the future direction of China-Japan relations. In this regard, China should make long-term preparations and respond effectively with both military and diplomacy.
In recent years, Japan’s ambitions have been expanding and are moving further and further on the dangerous road. So, how big is Japan’s ambitions? Now, after the Japanese military expenditure hits a new high, it is necessary to buy drones and enhance the missile's strike capabilities.
Japan's military spending has increased sharply, and there is no upper limit! Aroused global attention! Asian neighbors are highly alert! The United States Indo-Pacific Strategy requires Japan to play a greater role and intend to loosen it! Japan took the opportunity to expand military spending, putting aside the restrictions on the ‘ Peace Constitution ’! Get rid of the shackles of "special defense"! Blatantly develop and buy offensive weapons! It should be a dangerous signal!
What should come will come sooner or later. It is only a matter of time before Japan expands its military strength, and Japan's ambitions have never disappeared.
This move may be a turning point in Japan’s defense policy! What is Japan going to do without the protection of the "Peace Constitution"? What will be waiting for Japan?
