警惕！日媒：日本2026年将加速对外供武，预算增加100亿日元

Core Viewpoint - The Japanese government plans to accelerate the provision of military equipment to foreign countries as part of its 2026 budget proposal, reflecting a shift in defense policy aimed at countering China's maritime activities [1][3]. Group 1: Budget Allocation - The "Government Security Capability Enhancement Support" (OSA) will see a significant increase in funding, amounting to 18.1 billion yen (approximately 815 million RMB), which is an increase of 10 billion yen from the previous year's budget of 8.1 billion yen [3]. - In addition, the budget for "foreign intelligence warfare strategies" is set at 25 billion yen for 2026 [3]. Group 2: Strategic Context - OSA was established based on the "National Security Strategy" finalized in a cabinet meeting in 2022 and was created in April 2023, with previous support provided to four countries, including the Philippines, amounting to approximately 2 billion yen in the 2023 fiscal year and around 5 billion yen in the 2024 fiscal year [3]. - Analysts suggest that Japan's actions are part of a broader strategy to align with the U.S. "Indo-Pacific Strategy" and to strategically encircle China, indicating a departure from Japan's post-World War II defense principles [3].