Group 1 - Japan's cabinet has approved a new "cybersecurity strategy" allowing the Self-Defense Forces to take offensive measures in response to cyberattacks, marking a significant shift from defense to offense in military policy [1][3] - Japan is accelerating the development of military capabilities in emerging fields such as space, electromagnetic, and cyber warfare, moving further away from its pacifist constitution [1][3] - The "low Earth orbit satellite constellation" project is expected to achieve initial operational capability by 2027, focusing on intelligence gathering related to missile launch platforms and troop movements in East Asia [1][2] Group 2 - The establishment of an electronic warfare command in March 2022 and the deployment of electronic warfare units in various locations indicate Japan's intent to monitor regional air and naval activities [2] - Japan is enhancing its cyber warfare capabilities by expanding its Cyber Defense Force and developing an integrated cloud platform for cyber operations, with a focus on collaboration with the U.S. military [3] - The "Proactive Cyber Defense Bill" passed in May 2025 allows Japan to preemptively attack or destroy the networks of perceived attackers, effectively loosening restrictions on offensive cyber operations [3]
解放军报文章:日本背离和平宪法,妄图卷土重来
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-17 01:15