11月23日，日本防卫大臣小泉进次郎前往冲绳，与部署在石垣岛和与那国岛的日本陆上自卫队会面。小泉表示，在与那国岛部署03式地对空导弹部队的计 划，正按进度快速推进。 21日，日本防卫大臣小泉进次郎前往长崎县佐世保市的陆上自卫队相浦驻地，出席当地离岛防卫专门部队"水陆机动团"的演习活动。其间，小泉对媒体宣 称："加强西南地区的防卫体系是一项紧迫的任务。" 0:00 当天，"水陆机动团"进行了使用"鱼鹰"运输机运送车辆和人员的演习。小泉还乘上AAV7水陆两栖战车，确认其机动性。其间，小泉对媒体宣称："鉴于安全 形势日益严峻，加强西南地区的防卫体系是一项紧迫的任务，日本将进一步加强威慑和反应能力。" 2018年，日本陆上自卫队正式在位于佐世保市的相浦驻地设立"水陆机动团"，目前共有三个联队，整体规模达到约3000人。其主要武器装备包括火炮、美制 AAV7两栖战车、"鱼鹰"运输机、气垫登陆艇和无人机等。日媒将其称为"日本版海军陆战队"。 日本加快西南方向军事部署 引发多地抗议 早在2010年，日本就明确将所谓的防卫重点转向西南方向。日本首相高市早苗上台后，更是进一步加快了对西南方向的军事部署，引发了强烈的抗议之声。 ...

21日，日本防卫大臣小泉进次郎前往长崎县佐世保市的陆上自卫队相浦驻地，出席当地离岛防卫专门部队"水陆机动团"的演习活动。其间，小泉对媒体宣 称："加强西南地区的防卫体系是一项紧迫的任务。" 当天，"水陆机动团"进行了使用"鱼鹰"运输机运送车辆和人员的演习。小泉还乘上AAV7水陆两栖战车，确认其机动性。其间，小泉对媒体宣称："鉴于安全 形势日益严峻，加强西南地区的防卫体系是一项紧迫的任务，日本将进一步加强威慑和反应能力。" 2018年，日本陆上自卫队正式在位于佐世保市的相浦驻地设立"水陆机动团"，目前共有三个联队，整体规模达到约3000人。其主要武器装备包括火炮、美制 AAV7两栖战车、"鱼鹰"运输机、气垫登陆艇和无人机等。日媒将其称为"日本版海军陆战队"。 日本加快西南方向军事部署 引发多地抗议 熊本市市民团体负责人 坂本正：一旦部署导弹，发生冲突时当然会遭到攻击。受害者是谁？是居民。为了守护我们自己的生活，必须对所有认为不对的事 情说不。 另据日本方面消息，12月15日，日本防卫省冲绳防卫局与冲绳县北大东村政府签订了土地租赁合约，计划在冲绳本岛东南方向大约360公里处的北大东岛部 署雷达部队。 专家：兵力部 ...

Core Viewpoint - Japan's Self-Defense Forces are enhancing military deployments near the Taiwan Strait in response to provocative remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with plans established as early as 2021 for military operations in the event of a Taiwan crisis [1][2]. Group 1: Military Strategies - The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has developed three military strategies focused on the Taiwan Strait, utilizing the "Southwest Islands" as operational bases [2]. - The first strategy involves the "Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade" executing a blitzkrieg, with the brigade expanded to 3,000 personnel and utilizing various naval vessels for rapid troop deployment [2]. - The second strategy is a large-scale amphibious operation, with plans to integrate existing forces into a new special operations brigade and establish a "Maritime Transport Group" by 2027, equipped with 10 transport vessels [2]. - The third strategy focuses on missile fire suppression and blockade, employing advanced anti-ship and hypersonic missiles to support the amphibious operations [2]. Group 2: Limitations and Challenges - The Japan Self-Defense Forces face significant challenges in achieving air superiority, as their F-15 and F-2 aircraft are outdated, and the limited number of F-35A jets do not provide adequate protection for naval operations [3]. - The potential for long-range firepower to disrupt Japanese amphibious forces during mobilization poses a critical risk, indicating that any deployment could lead to failure due to overwhelming enemy firepower [3].

Group 1 - Japanese Prime Minister Kishi Nobuo has made provocative statements regarding Taiwan and is considering modifying the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" to allow allied nuclear-armed vessels to dock in Japan [1] - The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) have significantly accelerated their military preparedness, enhancing capabilities in long-range attacks, amphibious operations, mine-sweeping, anti-submarine warfare, air defense, and reconnaissance [1][4] - The Ground Self-Defense Force has established seven coastal missile units, creating a comprehensive missile network across Japan, with plans to upgrade to the extended-range Type 12 anti-ship missile with a range of 1,000 kilometers starting in 2026 [1] Group 2 - The JSDF is acquiring 17 Osprey transport aircraft to bolster island seizure capabilities, stationed at Saga Airport for rapid deployment support [4] - The Maritime Self-Defense Force has explicitly stated its intention to enhance land attack capabilities, which contradicts Japan's pacifist constitution and presents an aggressive military posture [4] Group 3 - Japan is expediting the commissioning of new lithium battery submarines and has allocated 1.94 trillion yen for the construction of two new warships equipped with long-range missile detection radars [5] - The modifications to the "Kaga" and "Izumo" carriers are nearing completion, with the "Izumo" set to feature a 170-meter ski jump and expected to be operational by the fiscal year 2027 [5] Group 4 - The Air Self-Defense Force is accelerating the deployment of F-35A stealth fighters, with 47 aircraft already received by various squadrons, aiming for a total of nearly 150 F-35A/B aircraft [6] Group 5 - Japan is modernizing military infrastructure nationwide and significantly increasing ammunition reserves, with a budget increase of four times to over 800 billion yen for the fiscal year 2023 [7] - Plans include the procurement of 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles and the deployment of up to 1,500 long-range missiles by 2032 [7] - Japan is also enhancing domestic arms production capabilities and supporting numerous startups in the defense sector across various fields, including drones and electronic warfare [7]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the deployment of U.S. military assets, specifically five F-35 fighter jets, to Puerto Rico as part of an operation aimed at combating drug trafficking in Latin America [1][3] - The U.S. has increased military presence in the Caribbean region, with multiple naval vessels deployed near Venezuela, indicating heightened tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela [3] - Venezuelan President Maduro has responded to U.S. actions by announcing the deployment of defensive forces across 284 "frontline" locations to counter potential military incursions [3] Group 2 - The U.S. military's recent activities, including the interception of a Venezuelan fishing vessel by a U.S. destroyer, are viewed by Venezuela as direct provocations and part of a broader strategy to justify military actions in the region [3] - President Trump has stated that the deployment of F-35s is not aimed at regime change in Venezuela, despite the military buildup being perceived as a threat by the Venezuelan government [1][3]

Group 1 - The core point of the articles is the deployment of U.S. military assets, specifically five F-35 fighter jets, to Puerto Rico as part of an operation to combat drug trafficking in Latin America, amidst rising tensions with Venezuela [1][2] - The U.S. military has been increasing its presence in the Caribbean, with multiple naval vessels deployed under the pretext of fighting drug cartels, which Venezuela's President Maduro has labeled as a provocation [2] - The U.S. President Trump ordered the deployment of ten F-35 jets to Puerto Rico, indicating a strategic military response to the situation in Venezuela, while claiming that the U.S. does not seek regime change in the country [1][2] Group 2 - Venezuela has responded to U.S. military actions by announcing the deployment of defensive forces at 284 "frontline" locations across the country to counter potential military incursions [2] - An incident was reported where a U.S. destroyer allegedly intercepted a Venezuelan fishing vessel in its exclusive economic zone, which Venezuela claims was an illegal act, further escalating tensions [2] - The military activities in the Caribbean are seen as a means for the U.S. to justify increased military operations in the region, with implications for both U.S.-Venezuela relations and broader geopolitical dynamics [2]