Japan's Largest-Scale Live-Fire Military Exercise: Entering an "Attack-Enabled" Era!
Last night, Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao reported that Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force conducted its largest-ever "Fuji Combined Arms Fire Drill" at the foot of Mount Fuji. This annual large-scale live-fire exercise featured a greater number of personnel and military equipment than in previous years, with the long-range missile launcher for the "25-type high-altitude glide bomb" making its debut appearance—clearly signaling Japan's self-defense forces have officially entered an "attack-capable" era. During his speech, Japanese Defense Minister Shinken Koyama emphasized that Japan must rely on modernized military capabilities to confront the most severe security situation since the end of World War II. The large-scale live-fire drill was held on Sunday at the Higashi-Fuji Training Ground in Shizuoka Prefecture. The exercise simulated an enemy invasion of a remote island...
Japan Showcases Military Might, Postwar Security Framework Continues to Loosen! This historically largest live-fire drill by Japan’s Self-Defense Forces may appear to be a routine amphibious defense exercise, but it actually represents a step-by-step breach of postwar constraints, formally demonstrating long-range strike capabilities. The Peace Constitution enacted in 1947 explicitly renounced Japan’s right to belligerency. For over seven decades, Japan has continuously relaxed its military restrictions, with rising defense spending and increasingly advanced weaponry. Looking back at history, Japan once expanded its military through adjustments to national defense policy; today, repeated revisions to security documents signal growing concerns about Japan’s military direction. With complex regional dynamics unfolding, Sino-Japanese interactions have become increasingly cautious. Japan frequently strengthens its military posture and stirs up tension, while accelerating military upgrades by leveraging alliance partnerships.
This military drill sends a clear warning signal. The lessons from World War II remain fresh in memory, and neighboring countries continue to closely monitor regional military developments. Relying on force cannot bring lasting stability—blindly expanding offensive capabilities will only further escalate regional tensions.
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