日本计划加速向他国供武 专家：欲隐蔽推动军事扩张

Core Viewpoint - Japan is significantly increasing its defense budget for the fiscal year 2026, focusing on enhancing its capability to provide military equipment to other countries, particularly in the context of regional security [1][3]. Group 1: Budget and Mechanism Expansion - The budget for the "Government Security Capability Enhancement Support" mechanism (OSA) will rise to 18.1 billion yen (approximately 815 million RMB) in fiscal year 2026, a substantial increase from 8.1 billion yen in fiscal year 2025 [1]. - The OSA mechanism was established in April 2023 to support developing countries by providing non-lethal military equipment such as satellite communication systems, surveillance radars, and patrol boats [3]. - The budget for the OSA mechanism was increased to 5 billion yen in fiscal year 2024 and further to 8.1 billion yen in fiscal year 2025, expanding the list of supported countries from 4 to 8 [7]. Group 2: Strategic Implications - Experts suggest that Japan's expansion of the OSA mechanism is a strategic move to gradually build a security cooperation network led by Japan, despite the nominal focus on non-lethal equipment [9]. - The expansion of the OSA mechanism aligns with Japan's efforts to modify the "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment," indicating a potential shift towards broader military exports [10]. - This strategy allows Japan to circumvent direct violations of its pacifist constitution while enhancing its intervention capabilities in potential conflicts, signaling a transformation from a peace-oriented nation to a military exporter [11].