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 is actively pursuing the militarization of space, with plans to establish a "Space Operations Group" as part of its defense strategy, reflecting a shift towards more aggressive military capabilities under the guise of "self-defense" [1][3]. Group 1: Space Military Development - Japan's Defense Minister, Koizumi Shinjiro, emphasized the importance of space for both military and civilian purposes, indicating a strong commitment to enhancing space capabilities [1]. - The Japanese government plans to reorganize the Air Self-Defense Force into an "Aerospace Self-Defense Force" by 2026, with the "Space Operations Group" expected to be upgraded by 2025 [1]. - Japan is developing "bodyguard satellites" to strengthen its space defense capabilities and is investing in a "low-orbit satellite constellation" project, akin to the Starlink initiative [1]. Group 2: Strategic Military Considerations - Japan aims to build a comprehensive space reconnaissance system using optical infrared imaging satellites and radar reconnaissance satellites to monitor foreign military targets, thereby supporting offensive operations [2]. - The restructured Aerospace Self-Defense Force will conduct joint exercises and training with the U.S. Space Force, extending the U.S.-Japan military alliance into space [3]. - There is a potential for Japan to develop orbital combat platforms similar to the U.S. military's X-37B unmanned spaceplane, indicating a significant shift towards space warfare capabilities [3]. Group 3: Regional Military Deployment - Japan is enhancing its military presence in the southwestern region, particularly in Okinawa, with plans to upgrade the Ground Self-Defense Force's 15th Brigade to a division by 2027, focusing on island defense operations [5]. - The deployment of advanced missile systems, such as the Type 03 medium-range surface-to-air missile and extended-range variants of the Type 12 anti-ship missile, is aimed at providing fire support and protection for Japan's Ground Self-Defense Forces [5][6]. - The establishment of the "Okinawa Defense Group" is seen as a preparation for potential large-scale island operations, reflecting Japan's offensive military posture [5].

Core Viewpoint - Japan's government, under Prime Minister Kishi Nobuo, is aggressively pursuing military expansion under the guise of "self-defense," with a strong focus on militarizing space [1][3]. Group 1: Military Expansion Plans - Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro emphasized the importance of space as a critical area for both military and civilian purposes during a visit to the Air Self-Defense Force base [3]. - The Japanese government plans to reorganize the Air Self-Defense Force into an "Aerospace Self-Defense Force" by the fiscal year 2026, with the "Space Operations Group" expected to be upgraded to a "Space Operations Corps" by 2025 [3]. - Japan is also developing "bodyguard satellites" to enhance its space defense capabilities and plans to invest heavily in a "low-orbit satellite constellation" project, akin to the Starlink initiative [3]. Group 2: Strategic Considerations - Japan aims to establish a more comprehensive space reconnaissance system using optical infrared imaging satellites and radar reconnaissance satellites to monitor foreign military targets [4]. - The military communication and navigation satellites will support Japan's Self-Defense Forces in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, facilitating overseas deployments for intelligence and information support [4]. - New early warning satellites are being launched to strengthen Japan's overall missile defense capabilities, reducing the effectiveness of other nations' ballistic missile capabilities [5]. Group 3: International Reactions and Concerns - International observers have expressed concerns that Prime Minister Kishi Nobuo's statements signal a resurgence of Japanese militarism, which could threaten regional and global peace and stability [6][7]. - Critics argue that Japan's military expansion and provocative statements could escalate tensions and potentially lead to conflict, highlighting the historical context of Japan's military actions in Asia [7][8].