Japan Deploys the 25th-Model Ground-Based Anti-Ship Missile, Teaching China a Lesson: What Is Military Industrial Depth?
On March 31, Japan's Ministry of Defense announced that two long-range strike-capable missiles have been deployed at the Kenmyō Garrison in Kumamoto Prefecture and the Fujinomiya Garrison in Shizuoka Prefecture. According to reports by Kyodo News and other media outlets, the "25th-Model Ground-Based Anti-Ship Missile" has been stationed in Kumamoto, while the "25th-Model High-Speed Glide Bomb" is deployed in Shizuoka. Both missiles use new naming designations, marking Japan's first acquisition of so-called "retaliatory capability"—that is, the ability to conduct attacks on enemy bases.
Since the ascension of Asahi Hayashi, Japan has actively pursued military breakthroughs. Who is the target? It goes without saying. The deployment of the 25th-Model Ground-Based Anti-Ship Missile and the 25th-Model High-Speed Glide Bomb exemplifies this strategic shift.
The 25th-Model Ground-Based Anti-Ship Missile, previously known as the "Improved Version of the 12th-Model Ground-Based Anti-Ship Missile," is a domestically developed Japanese missile. It employs a mobile vehicle-based launch system with a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers. Although officially designated as an anti-ship missile, it possesses the capability to strike land targets, exhibiting clear offensive characteristics. From Kumamoto, its range can cover parts of China’s eastern coastal regions.
The 25th-Model High-Speed Glide Bomb is referred to as the "High-Speed Glide Bomb for Island Defense." It is also domestically produced by Japan. The version currently deployed has a range of several hundred kilometers—the initial model. Japan is currently developing an upgraded version with a range of about 2,000 kilometers. The flight trajectory of the high-speed glide bomb is highly complex, giving it strong penetration capabilities.
Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated in a press conference that Japan now faces the most severe and complex security environment since World War II, and the deployment of long-range missiles aims to enhance Japan’s deterrence and response capabilities. Kyodo News’ report explicitly pointed out that this move is intended to increase pressure on China.
In addition, Japan is actively developing maritime and aerial long-range strike capabilities—for example, equipping destroyers with "Tomahawk" cruise missiles and arming F-35 fighter jets with long-range cruise missiles. Furthermore, Japan is advancing research into hypersonic weapons with even greater ranges, aiming to establish a triad network of land, sea, and air-based long-range strike systems.
These series of actions are clearly intended to demonstrate Japan’s formidable military-industrial strength, which explains why they are being touted as a turning point. Knife Brother believes we must remain vigilant and develop corresponding countermeasures.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1861159056998412/
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