Recently, Japan and the United States conducted joint military exercises near Hokkaido and planned to test the "Haimas" rocket launcher. Later, due to US military procedures, the shells were not transported out and the launch operation was forced to be suspended.

Recently, Japan and the United States conducted a joint military exercise near Hokkaido and planned to test "Haimas" rocket launcher . Later, due to US military procedures, the shells were not shipped out and the launch operation was forced to be suspended. However, this test caused dissatisfaction from the Russian side. " Himas " has caused a lot of trouble to the Russian army in Ukraine. What does it mean to appear in Japan this time? Do you want to show your muscles against Russia, or do you want to grab South Kuril Islands ? The Russian side immediately issued a firm protest to the Japanese Embassy in Russia and warned of plans to take reciprocal countermeasures.

"Haimas" rocket launcher launched

Why did Japan launch "Haimas"?

According to the statement of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are two main reasons why Russia opposes the Japanese government's testing of "Haimas": one is that the Russian side believes that the US and Japan's military exercises in the region seriously threaten the security of Russian Far East . The other is that when the Japanese government set up a Hokkaido exercise field, it promised Russia that the place would not test long-range multi-barrel rocket launcher systems such as the "Haimas" rocket launcher.

So, what is the reason that the Japanese government will test "Haimas" even if it violates its promise? Although the Japanese government's credibility is not that high. This is likely to have the following reasons:

First of all, the Japanese government did this, which may be the revenge of on Russia's "Oriental-2022" military exercises some time ago. At that time, the scope of Russian military exercises included the Sea of ​​Japan and the Kuril Islands of South , which was strongly opposed by the Japanese government. Obviously, the opposition was invalid and the military exercises were carried out as usual. This time, the Japanese government tested the "Haimas" in Hokkaido, and it may have the idea of ​​disgusting Russia.

Secondly, the Japanese government may be want to take advantage of the situation . Now the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has reached a new climax. Russia is mainly focusing on the western battlefield. The Japanese government wants to take this opportunity to reach out to the South Kuril Islands. Even if it cannot succeed in one go, it can strengthen its presence around it. Perhaps it can continue to "cut sausages" in the future.

Previous military exercise pictures of the United States and Japan

Another, this may be an interaction between on Zelensky's previous recognition of the South Kuril Islands belonging to Japan. Some time ago, Ukraine entered Russia in four places, and Putin and signed the relevant treaty. In revenge, Zelensky recognized the Southern Kuril Islands as Japan's inherent territory. As the Japanese government is "fighting alone", Zelensky's recognition is like a heart-warming agent, making him more confident to "fight" with Russia. However, Zelensky's action was obviously a denial and destruction of the international order after World War II , and had no practical effect. Therefore, this reason may exist, but will not be the main decisive cause.

Finally, there is another possibility, that is, The requirements of the United States. As we all know, the United States, which provides security guarantees, can have a great influence on Japan's defense. Use long-range rocket launchers in Hokkaido, and then see what the Russian army will react and make a judgment on this. It is also possible to know that the United States' own rocket launcher can use tactical missile with a range of 500 kilometers.

Russia is not afraid of the "Haimas" itself, and is mainly guarding against Japan's expansion of

On the battlefield of Russia and Ukraine, the Ukrainian army used "Haimas" to make many wonderful achievements in attacking the military infrastructure in the rear of the Russian army, causing considerable trouble to the Russian army, but this does not mean that the Russian army does not have the ability to destroy the "Haimas" rocket launcher . The "Haimas" rocket launcher has the characteristics of high maneuverability and flexibility, while the Russian satellite is poor, which makes it difficult for the Russian army to capture the "Haimas" used by the Ukrainian army. This is the real reason why the "Haimas" trouble the Russian army. If you really face to face or know the specific location, the Russian army can use many methods to strike . "Iskander", long-range rocket launcher or suicide drone can do it. is not good enough, it can also attack its ammunition database . After all, the ammunition database cannot maneuver .

Russian "Iskander" missile system Launch

On the other hand, the US government currently invests almost all the "Haimas" rocket launchers inventory to the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield. If the US government really wants to provide "Haimas" to Japan, it will take at least a few years. By then, Russia is likely to have more advanced weapons to attack "Haimas". Therefore, the Russian side now opposes Japan's test of "Haimas", not because it is afraid of the power of "Haimas", but because it is vigilance against Japan's attempts.

In recent years, with the support and default of the US, the Japanese government has increased military expenditure year by year, continuously expanded its military, and even wanted to amend the constitution, and has just possessed military strength. Now that the "Haimas" rocket launcher is being tested in Japan, it is likely to be a warning to the outside world, that is, Japan is likely to obtain and deploy the American "Haimas" rocket launcher in the future. The current test may also be . The United States' old routine of "cutting sausages" to stimulate the surrounding relevant countries bit by bit. After they become accustomed to this matter, they will officially send the "Haimas" rocket launcher to Japan.

, and the exercise is located at the Hokkaido exercise field. In order to prevent threats from Russia, the Japanese government has deployed most of the military forces in the region. It can be said that it is Japan's military deployment center. Hokkaido is less than 20 kilometers away from the Kojima Island of the South Kuril Islands. If Japan deploys "Haimas" here, the threat to the South Kuril Islands is self-evident.

"North Stream-2" natural gas pipeline

Japan may learn from Europe and completely cut off with Russia

If Japan wanted to ease relations with Russia before, now Its choice to test "Haimas", probably reflects the intention of completely cutting with Russia like European countries and completely standing on the United States side.

At present, due to the explosion of the Nord Stream pipeline, the relationship between Russia and Europe can be said to be completely cut off, and even European countries do not have the idea of ​​reconnecting. Recently, Russia said it would continue to supply natural gas to Europe through the "North Stream-2" pipeline branch line in autumn and winter, but Germany said that Russia is no longer a reliable source of energy, so it does not consider accepting Russian gas. If the energy supply and demand relationship between Japan and Russia is also cut off, then the attitude towards Russia may also change.

However, Japan is slightly different from European countries. It can obtain weapons from the United States and expand its military with the acquiesce of the United States. But it is not just one Russian that is guarding against it. The countries around Japan will be wary of . After all, Japan's evil deeds during World War II were still lingering in the hearts of the people of the victim countries. Its military expansion behavior is a complete security threat to the surrounding areas.