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]