South Korean media: Japan decides to introduce suicide drones ... to deal with "Taiwan Strait contingency" It is reported that Japan has decided to introduce "suicide drones" equipped with bombs to ram and attack targets. According to reports on the 3rd, the Ground Self-Defense Force has obtained the budget for purchasing suicide drones this year, and will introduce 310 units next year. Previously, the Ground Self-Defense Force only operated reconnaissance drones, and the introduction of attack drones is a first. Based on standards such as body size, attack targets, and range, Japan will introduce three models of suicide drones. Next year, they will first introduce portable small drones for self-defense personnel. These drones can attack enemy infantry units or truck targets, using a method where one operator controls multiple units simultaneously. Subsequently, Japan also plans to procure and deploy remote-controlled drones capable of attacking light armored vehicles and small boats. At the end of 2022, Japan released the "National Defense Strategy," stating that "unmanned equipment such as drones will become 'game changers' that fundamentally change the structure of forces or combat methods." The plan is to invest approximately 1 trillion yen [about 9,960 billion won in South Korea] by 2027 to promote the practical deployment of unmanned equipment. Japan is accelerating the strengthening of its drone capabilities due to the appearance of Chinese drones around Okinawa Prefecture. In the fiscal year 2024 ("April 2024 - March 2025"), dozens of Chinese drones were confirmed near the Southwest Islands of Japan. The Southwest Islands are close to the Taiwan Strait, and most Chinese drones mainly pass through between Taiwan and Japan's Yonaguni Island. Source: Chosun Ilbo Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1828452032500736/ Disclaimer: This article solely represents the author's views.