日本防卫预算或进一步上调，韩媒紧盯高市早苗防务政策

Core Viewpoint - The newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is pushing for a significant shift in Japan's defense policy, aiming to transform Japan into a nation capable of engaging in warfare, influenced by U.S. pressure for increased defense spending and regional military threats [1][3]. Defense Policy Changes - Takaichi has instructed the early revision of three security-related documents, including the National Security Strategy, to increase the defense budget [3]. - The previous Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, had already decided to raise the defense budget to 2% of GDP by the fiscal year 2027, amounting to an increase of 43 trillion yen (approximately 2.02 trillion yuan) [3]. - The Takaichi administration is exploring further increases to the defense budget beyond the previously set targets [3]. Military Capabilities - The new government has explicitly stated its intention to advance the policy of acquiring submarines equipped with next-generation propulsion systems and vertical launch systems (VLS), aiming to develop submarines capable of carrying long-range missiles and achieving extended submerged operations [3]. - This marks the first time Japan has officially included new submarines in its defense policy, raising concerns about the potential for a global arms race in nuclear-powered submarines if Japan begins development [3]. Intelligence Reforms - Takaichi is also advancing reforms in intelligence agencies, planning to upgrade the Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office and the Cabinet Intelligence Officer, with the establishment of a National Intelligence Bureau and a National Intelligence Director by next year [4]. - By the end of 2027, a dedicated agency for foreign intelligence collection is expected to be established [4].