日本开始露出獠牙，军费连续13年暴涨，还要继续加税备战

Group 1 - The Japanese government is considering increasing domestic income tax starting in 2027 to cover rising defense spending, impacting corporate tax, tobacco tax, and personal income tax [1] - The total defense budget for the current fiscal year has reached 11 trillion yen (approximately 498.2 billion RMB), combining a supplementary budget of 1.1 trillion yen with a previously approved preliminary defense budget of 9.9 trillion yen [1][3] - The defense spending as a percentage of GDP has reached 2%, two years ahead of the original target for 2027, indicating a significant shift in Japan's military spending policy [3][6] Group 2 - The Japanese Ministry of Defense has allocated 847.2 billion yen (approximately 39.8 billion RMB) for key equipment procurement in the fiscal year 2025, including 122.2 billion yen for purchasing destroyers and submarines [5] - Japan is increasing its military capabilities by investing in new operational capabilities, including drone attack and reconnaissance systems, to enhance its combat readiness [8] - The country plans to develop long-range cruise missiles with a range of 1,000 kilometers and is actively pursuing aircraft carrier modifications and nuclear submarine development, indicating a move towards offensive military capabilities [10] Group 3 - Japan's military spending has been on a continuous rise for 13 years, particularly since 2012, reflecting a shift from its historical constraints on defense spending [6] - The increase in defense spending is seen as a step towards Japan seeking regional military dominance, which may provoke an arms race in East Asia and disrupt regional peace [11]