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Japan has made it clear, it will not bow down to the Chinese aggression! Instead, Japan has doubled downed it's efforts to strengthen it's defense capabilities. After deploying missiles on Yonaguni Island, just 110 kilometers from Taiwan, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force is preparing to install laser weapons on... show more

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BREAKING ; JAPAN WILL DEFEND TAIWAN" Japanese officials claim the country will be first to defend TAIWAN from CHINESE military attack!! JAPAN will deploy medium-range missiles to Yonaguni Island, just 110 km from TAIWAN, as part of a broader military buildup aimed at deterring CHINA JAPAN begun conducting live sea trials of a new 100-kilowatt-class laser weapon system installed aboard a military test vessel amid rising CHINA tensions JAPAN to deploy electronic warfare air-defense unit 110 km from TAIWAN to counter CHINA'S increasing threats towards the island

BREAKING ; JAPAN WILL DEFEND TAIWAN" Japanese officials claim the country will be first to defend TAIWAN from CHINESE military attack!! JAPAN will deploy medium-range missiles to Yonaguni Island, just 110 km from TAIWAN, as part of a broader military buildup aimed at deterring CHINA JAPAN begun conducting live sea trials of a new 100-kilowatt-class laser weapon system installed aboard a military test vessel amid rising CHINA tensions JAPAN to deploy electronic warfare air-defense unit 110 km from TAIWAN to counter CHINA'S increasing threats towards the island

Global Surveillance

712,872 views • 8 months ago

‼️🇯🇵 Japan has begun sea trials of a 100 kilowatt laser weapon system aboard the JS Asuka, starting February 27, 2026. The system is designed to intercept drones and missiles and marks a major step in Japan’s naval defense modernization, as regional tensions rise with China over Taiwan.

‼️🇯🇵 Japan has begun sea trials of a 100 kilowatt laser weapon system aboard the JS Asuka, starting February 27, 2026. The system is designed to intercept drones and missiles and marks a major step in Japan’s naval defense modernization, as regional tensions rise with China over Taiwan.

Defense Intelligence

108,437 views • 7 months ago

🇯🇵 The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force test ship JS Asuka has begun maritime trials of a 100 kW high energy shipborne laser system. The platform is now equipped with a counter drone radar suite, indicating a clear focus on unmanned aerial threat interception and close range air defense. Images show the large protective housing doors open, revealing a laser module reportedly equivalent in size to two 40 foot containers. This marks a significant step in Japan’s directed energy weapons development and operational testing at sea. How soon could we see this capability deployed across frontline vessels?

🇯🇵 The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force test ship JS Asuka has begun maritime trials of a 100 kW high energy shipborne laser system. The platform is now equipped with a counter drone radar suite, indicating a clear focus on unmanned aerial threat interception and close range air defense. Images show the large protective housing doors open, revealing a laser module reportedly equivalent in size to two 40 foot containers. This marks a significant step in Japan’s directed energy weapons development and operational testing at sea. How soon could we see this capability deployed across frontline vessels?

Defense Intelligence

576,879 views • 6 months ago

As a Taiwanese, it's great to see Japan standing with us! Seeing such support in Washington gives us hope. China’s pressure on Taiwan is unjust; our future should be decided by our people, not intimidation Rutaso.Japan🇯🇵🐶 Mio_Sub🇯🇵 Lieutenant Yokota (横田中尉) 🇯🇵🇵🇭 Yael _Formosa 鹿島之風🧋🇺🇸🇮🇱🇯🇵 @warrenvsccp

As a Taiwanese, it's great to see Japan standing with us! Seeing such support in Washington gives us hope. China’s pressure on Taiwan is unjust; our future should be decided by our people, not intimidation Rutaso.Japan🇯🇵🐶 Mio_Sub🇯🇵 Lieutenant Yokota (横田中尉) 🇯🇵🇵🇭 Yael _Formosa 鹿島之風🧋🇺🇸🇮🇱🇯🇵 @warrenvsccp

Wang Hui

14,036 views • 4 months ago

Japan is escalating its response to China’s threats against Taiwan. Tokyo has announced plans to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island—just 68 miles from Taiwan—marking one of Japan’s clearest warnings yet to the Chinese Communist Party. The move comes in the middle of a growing feud between China and Japan that has already triggered export restrictions, cultural retaliation, and rising military tensions. Is Japan preparing for a future conflict over Taiwan?

Japan is escalating its response to China’s threats against Taiwan. Tokyo has announced plans to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island—just 68 miles from Taiwan—marking one of Japan’s clearest warnings yet to the Chinese Communist Party. The move comes in the middle of a growing feud between China and Japan that has already triggered export restrictions, cultural retaliation, and rising military tensions. Is Japan preparing for a future conflict over Taiwan?

China Uncensored

18,307 views • 5 months ago

Chinese Fishing is the single largest threat to the global marine ecology & biodiversity. Chinese Fishermen are destroying the fishing resources of possibly every coastal country. The fishing stock in the waters of South Korean, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan & Malaysia in China neighbourhood, has drastically reduced. Chinese distant water fishing fleets are now posing survival threats to the small fishermen in the distant waters off Africa, Middle East, and South America. In South America, countries like Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Chile etc are facing imminent environmental & food crisis due to China's illegal unreported and unregulated fishing. In a welcoming move, Japan has now vowed to help the South American countries fight the menace of Chinese illegal fishing, by providing them with surveillance & patrolling equipments. Yael _Formosa 鹿島之風🧋🇺🇸🇮🇱🇯🇵 Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 Charlie B Eric CIAramella’s Dirty Whistle

Chinese Fishing is the single largest threat to the global marine ecology & biodiversity. Chinese Fishermen are destroying the fishing resources of possibly every coastal country. The fishing stock in the waters of South Korean, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan & Malaysia in China neighbourhood, has drastically reduced. Chinese distant water fishing fleets are now posing survival threats to the small fishermen in the distant waters off Africa, Middle East, and South America. In South America, countries like Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Chile etc are facing imminent environmental & food crisis due to China's illegal unreported and unregulated fishing. In a welcoming move, Japan has now vowed to help the South American countries fight the menace of Chinese illegal fishing, by providing them with surveillance & patrolling equipments. Yael _Formosa 鹿島之風🧋🇺🇸🇮🇱🇯🇵 Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 Charlie B Eric CIAramella’s Dirty Whistle

Isabella Anderson

52,129 views • 7 months ago

Recently, the Philippines Coast Guard discovered heaps of crushed corals piled on the sea floor at the Escoda/Sabina Shoal. The continued swarming for an indiscriminate illegal and destructive fishing activities of the Chinese Maritime Militia in West Philippine Sea has caused unprecedented & irreversible damage to the marine environment. China has buried more than 4,600 acres (about 19 square kilometers) of coral reef in the South China Sea since 2013 through dredging & land filling for the construction of the so called "artificial Islands". The damage caused by the Chinese fishing militia is even worse. According to an AMTI report, Chinese vessels harvesting giant clams damaged 16,353 acres (66 square kilometers) of coral reef in South China Sea. It's so bizarre when China talks about protection of environment! Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 Yael _Formosa 鹿島之風🧋🇺🇸🇮🇱🇯🇵 TonySanghoLee Charlie B

Recently, the Philippines Coast Guard discovered heaps of crushed corals piled on the sea floor at the Escoda/Sabina Shoal. The continued swarming for an indiscriminate illegal and destructive fishing activities of the Chinese Maritime Militia in West Philippine Sea has caused unprecedented & irreversible damage to the marine environment. China has buried more than 4,600 acres (about 19 square kilometers) of coral reef in the South China Sea since 2013 through dredging & land filling for the construction of the so called "artificial Islands". The damage caused by the Chinese fishing militia is even worse. According to an AMTI report, Chinese vessels harvesting giant clams damaged 16,353 acres (66 square kilometers) of coral reef in South China Sea. It's so bizarre when China talks about protection of environment! Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 Yael _Formosa 鹿島之風🧋🇺🇸🇮🇱🇯🇵 TonySanghoLee Charlie B

Isabella Anderson

852,970 views • 7 months ago

ALERT:🚨 “JAPAN WILL DEFEND TAIWAN” — A RED LINE HAS BEEN DRAWN Japan has now signalled what many hoped—and others feared—would never be said aloud: If China moves on Taiwan, Japan will not remain neutral. Tokyo has stated that any Chinese assault on Taiwan could constitute an “existential crisis” for Japan’s national security — a legal classification that allows Japan to deploy military force in collective defence with its allies. This is not symbolic language. It means Japan is preparing for real war. Here is the strategic reality: • Around 80% of Japan’s energy imports pass through waters near Taiwan • A Chinese blockade would cripple Japan’s economy overnight • If Taiwan falls, Japan becomes isolated—economically and militarily • The message to Washington is unmistakable: Japan expects America to stand with it Japanese officials have made their position publicly clear, and Chinese leadership knows exactly what that means: A move on Taiwan will not just be a regional conflict— it risks triggering a three-nation military response: Taiwan, Japan, and the United States. This is no longer hypothetical. Japan is openly signalling preparedness. Beijing is increasing incursions and fleet movements. U.S. leaders are discussing forward deployments. The fuse is being laid. War is no longer “possible.” It is approaching the brink. And when the spark comes— it will reshape the entire balance of power in the Pacific.

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Jim Ferguson

285,541 views • 8 months ago

JUST IN: 🇯🇵🇨🇳 Japan Sounds the Alarm on China as It Unveils Its Biggest Rearmament Since World War II Japan has officially labeled China its greatest strategic challenge, unveiling a new vision that ties military power directly to economic growth. Tokyo is ramping up investment in missiles, drones, AI, defense technology, and military manufacturing, arguing that a stronger defense industry will also strengthen the nation's economy. The shift comes as Japan prepares a new national security strategy aimed at deterring a potential conflict over Taiwan. Asia's military race is entering a new era.

JUST IN: 🇯🇵🇨🇳 Japan Sounds the Alarm on China as It Unveils Its Biggest Rearmament Since World War II Japan has officially labeled China its greatest strategic challenge, unveiling a new vision that ties military power directly to economic growth. Tokyo is ramping up investment in missiles, drones, AI, defense technology, and military manufacturing, arguing that a stronger defense industry will also strengthen the nation's economy. The shift comes as Japan prepares a new national security strategy aimed at deterring a potential conflict over Taiwan. Asia's military race is entering a new era.

War Radar

17,812 views • 9 days ago

The South American countries have deployed their Navies to combat the menace of Chinese illegal fishing fleets in their Waters. Yet, the problem is far from getting over. As a result of China's Illegal Unreported and Unregulated fishing, nations like Argentina, Chile, Ecuador Peru etc are losing fishing resources worth hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Critical habitat zones that are also protected ecological sites like the Galapagos Marine Reserve are getting destroyed. China's greed of exotic meat has pushed many species to the verge of extinction. These nations are clearly unable to deal with the destruction & exploitation happening at an unimaginable scale, caused by the illegal Chinese fishing fleets. TonySanghoLee Bill Ackman Yael _Formosa 鹿島之風🧋⛩️ Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼

The South American countries have deployed their Navies to combat the menace of Chinese illegal fishing fleets in their Waters. Yet, the problem is far from getting over. As a result of China's Illegal Unreported and Unregulated fishing, nations like Argentina, Chile, Ecuador Peru etc are losing fishing resources worth hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Critical habitat zones that are also protected ecological sites like the Galapagos Marine Reserve are getting destroyed. China's greed of exotic meat has pushed many species to the verge of extinction. These nations are clearly unable to deal with the destruction & exploitation happening at an unimaginable scale, caused by the illegal Chinese fishing fleets. TonySanghoLee Bill Ackman Yael _Formosa 鹿島之風🧋⛩️ Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼

Isabella Anderson

88,075 views • 7 months ago

🇯🇵 The country that wrote pacifism into its constitution after two atomic bombs is now openly discussing acquiring nuclear weapons of its own. Japan has doubled its defense budget, scrapped decades-old limits on arms exports, and can now sell lethal weapons to 17 countries, all under PM Sanae Takaichi. She has explicitly warned of the Chinese threat to Taiwan, which sits just 100 km from Japanese territory. Article 9 of Japan's post-war constitution renounced war entirely, it was written by American occupiers specifically to prevent Japan from ever becoming a military power again. For 80 years, the Japanese built their national identity around it. But what changed is the neighborhood: China rehearsing Taiwan invasions, North Korea regularly test-firing nuclear-capable missiles, Russia at war in Europe with Chinese backing, and an American security umbrella that looks less reliable by the year. Japan isn’t abandoning pacifism because it wants to, it is abandoning it because the world it was designed for is gone. The country that gave us the word kamikaze is rearming, and this time its neighbors are paying close attention. Source: DW News

🇯🇵 The country that wrote pacifism into its constitution after two atomic bombs is now openly discussing acquiring nuclear weapons of its own. Japan has doubled its defense budget, scrapped decades-old limits on arms exports, and can now sell lethal weapons to 17 countries, all under PM Sanae Takaichi. She has explicitly warned of the Chinese threat to Taiwan, which sits just 100 km from Japanese territory. Article 9 of Japan's post-war constitution renounced war entirely, it was written by American occupiers specifically to prevent Japan from ever becoming a military power again. For 80 years, the Japanese built their national identity around it. But what changed is the neighborhood: China rehearsing Taiwan invasions, North Korea regularly test-firing nuclear-capable missiles, Russia at war in Europe with Chinese backing, and an American security umbrella that looks less reliable by the year. Japan isn’t abandoning pacifism because it wants to, it is abandoning it because the world it was designed for is gone. The country that gave us the word kamikaze is rearming, and this time its neighbors are paying close attention. Source: DW News

Mario Nawfal

37,412 views • 3 months ago

‼️🇨🇳🇯🇵 BREAKING | China’s Ministry of Defense has openly warned Japan and called on it to immediately halt its steps toward militarization, stating that otherwise tensions in the region will escalate. “We urge the Japanese side to stop its retrogressive moves and make a clean break with militarism. Otherwise, it will lose the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community. Japanese militarism once inflicted untold suffering on the region and beyond, yet a full reckoning has never taken place after World War II. Now, the Japanese side has completely stripped away its pretense and accelerated its pace of re-militarization, sparking deep concern and condemnation around the world,” a Chinese defense spokesperson said, in response to Japan’s increased defense budget and plans to allow the export of weapons. See the latest updates with us: NSTRIKE

‼️🇨🇳🇯🇵 BREAKING | China’s Ministry of Defense has openly warned Japan and called on it to immediately halt its steps toward militarization, stating that otherwise tensions in the region will escalate. “We urge the Japanese side to stop its retrogressive moves and make a clean break with militarism. Otherwise, it will lose the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community. Japanese militarism once inflicted untold suffering on the region and beyond, yet a full reckoning has never taken place after World War II. Now, the Japanese side has completely stripped away its pretense and accelerated its pace of re-militarization, sparking deep concern and condemnation around the world,” a Chinese defense spokesperson said, in response to Japan’s increased defense budget and plans to allow the export of weapons. See the latest updates with us: NSTRIKE

NSTRIKE

87,700 views • 3 months ago

🇹🇼🇨🇳 “Sooner or Later, We Will Come” – China Issues Warning to Taiwan China’s Ministry of Defense has issued a harsh statement directed at Taiwan’s leadership, making it clear that relying on the U.S. and military force is nothing more than an illusion. 📝 “Your attempts are like a praying mantis trying to stop a chariot. They are doomed to fail and will lead to your destruction.” Beijing has made it clear that it will not tolerate any attempts to block reunification, and the question of “if” has long been replaced with “when.” ➖ This comes after Trump reinstated the U.S. arms supply program for Taiwan. - Ostashko

🇹🇼🇨🇳 “Sooner or Later, We Will Come” – China Issues Warning to Taiwan China’s Ministry of Defense has issued a harsh statement directed at Taiwan’s leadership, making it clear that relying on the U.S. and military force is nothing more than an illusion. 📝 “Your attempts are like a praying mantis trying to stop a chariot. They are doomed to fail and will lead to your destruction.” Beijing has made it clear that it will not tolerate any attempts to block reunification, and the question of “if” has long been replaced with “when.” ➖ This comes after Trump reinstated the U.S. arms supply program for Taiwan. - Ostashko

Zlatti71

31,171 views • 1 year ago

Japan and the Philippines can hold all the “maritime delimitation talks” they want. China has already made it clear: the area is east of China’s Taiwan island, and any so-called delimitation that violates China’s maritime rights is illegal, null, and void. A joint statement between two U.S. client states does not erase Chinese sovereignty. It does not create maritime power. It does not rewrite geography. It does not make China disappear. Geopolitics is not cosplay. If you do not have the legal standing, the military power, or the strategic weight to touch China’s waters, then your little map-drawing ceremony is just self-deception with microphones.

Japan and the Philippines can hold all the “maritime delimitation talks” they want. China has already made it clear: the area is east of China’s Taiwan island, and any so-called delimitation that violates China’s maritime rights is illegal, null, and void. A joint statement between two U.S. client states does not erase Chinese sovereignty. It does not create maritime power. It does not rewrite geography. It does not make China disappear. Geopolitics is not cosplay. If you do not have the legal standing, the military power, or the strategic weight to touch China’s waters, then your little map-drawing ceremony is just self-deception with microphones.

𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦

41,786 views • 2 months ago

🇯🇵🇺🇸 BREAKING: Trump wants Japan to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz. Takaichi refused to even consider it last week. Called it hypothetical. It's not hypothetical anymore. The request is real. The pressure is on. The decision is coming. Last week, Takaichi dodged the question. Would you send troops if Trump asked? Would you even consider it? She refused to answer. Now she has to. Japan's peace constitution is on the line. 10,000 protesters in Tokyo. Thousands more in Kyoto. The people said no. Will the government listen? Or will they follow the empire into another war? The Strait is burning. Ships are targets. Iran controls the choke point. If Japan says yes, the Self Defense Forces become targets. If Japan says no, Trump will rage. Takaichi has to choose. Between the people and the empire. Between peace and war. Between Japan's future and Washington's demands. The hypothetical is over. The reality is here. Japan's answer changes everything.

🇯🇵🇺🇸 BREAKING: Trump wants Japan to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz. Takaichi refused to even consider it last week. Called it hypothetical. It's not hypothetical anymore. The request is real. The pressure is on. The decision is coming. Last week, Takaichi dodged the question. Would you send troops if Trump asked? Would you even consider it? She refused to answer. Now she has to. Japan's peace constitution is on the line. 10,000 protesters in Tokyo. Thousands more in Kyoto. The people said no. Will the government listen? Or will they follow the empire into another war? The Strait is burning. Ships are targets. Iran controls the choke point. If Japan says yes, the Self Defense Forces become targets. If Japan says no, Trump will rage. Takaichi has to choose. Between the people and the empire. Between peace and war. Between Japan's future and Washington's demands. The hypothetical is over. The reality is here. Japan's answer changes everything.

New Direction AFRICA

2,833,898 views • 5 months ago

BREAKING:🚨 CHINA LOCKS JAPAN IN ITS CROSSHAIRS Reports now confirm that Chinese J-15 fighter jets targeted Japanese aircraft with fire-control radar—twice—in the skies south of Okinawa. This wasn’t harassment. It was a military signal. Those jets took off from the carrier Liaoning, which has been operating aggressively across the Taiwan theatre for days. Japan responded immediately, scrambling assets and elevating alert status. Let’s be clear: When a fighter jet uses fire-control radar, it is not surveillance. It is a combat-ready lock-on. And it comes at a moment when: • China’s naval expansion is unprecedented • Tokyo has publicly warned it may respond to Chinese aggression over Taiwan • The region is shifting from posturing to readiness This could be the most serious Japan-China confrontation in years. For decades, Okinawa has been treated as the frontline buffer. Today, it looks like the ignition point. What happens next won’t just shape Asia—it will reshape alliances, supply chains, deterrence strategies, and potentially draw in the United States. China just signalled intent. Japan just signalled preparedness. The fuse is shorter than most realise.

BREAKING:🚨 CHINA LOCKS JAPAN IN ITS CROSSHAIRS Reports now confirm that Chinese J-15 fighter jets targeted Japanese aircraft with fire-control radar—twice—in the skies south of Okinawa. This wasn’t harassment. It was a military signal. Those jets took off from the carrier Liaoning, which has been operating aggressively across the Taiwan theatre for days. Japan responded immediately, scrambling assets and elevating alert status. Let’s be clear: When a fighter jet uses fire-control radar, it is not surveillance. It is a combat-ready lock-on. And it comes at a moment when: • China’s naval expansion is unprecedented • Tokyo has publicly warned it may respond to Chinese aggression over Taiwan • The region is shifting from posturing to readiness This could be the most serious Japan-China confrontation in years. For decades, Okinawa has been treated as the frontline buffer. Today, it looks like the ignition point. What happens next won’t just shape Asia—it will reshape alliances, supply chains, deterrence strategies, and potentially draw in the United States. China just signalled intent. Japan just signalled preparedness. The fuse is shorter than most realise.

Jim Ferguson

933,254 views • 8 months ago

China is urgently preparing for drone warfare and is arming itself with a MANPADS-based air defense system. The Type 625 MANPADS-based air defense system has been introduced into the Chinese army units. It is equipped with a six-barrel 25mm cannon and four missiles from MANPADS with a firing range of about 5 kilometers. Initially, the vehicle was demonstrated with eight missiles of a longer range. However, the experience of the special military operation in the East is also being studied, and for now, this version of the vehicle is being adopted by the PLA. It is possible that longer-range missiles will be added to their arsenal later. - AN

China is urgently preparing for drone warfare and is arming itself with a MANPADS-based air defense system. The Type 625 MANPADS-based air defense system has been introduced into the Chinese army units. It is equipped with a six-barrel 25mm cannon and four missiles from MANPADS with a firing range of about 5 kilometers. Initially, the vehicle was demonstrated with eight missiles of a longer range. However, the experience of the special military operation in the East is also being studied, and for now, this version of the vehicle is being adopted by the PLA. It is possible that longer-range missiles will be added to their arsenal later. - AN

Zlatti71

47,255 views • 10 months ago

A Chinese fighter jet locked its radar on a Japanese aircraft inside Japan’s airspace. Comments from Japan 👇 “China has misjudged the situation.” “This isn’t something you just ‘protest’ — there must be actual sanctions.” “We should show the world how barbaric China’s behavior is. 💢” “If this were the U.S., a war would have already started.” “China has clearly gone too far.” “Japan must respond with a firm and resolute stance.” “Radar lock-on… it keeps escalating. Japan must not yield to China’s coercive actions.” #Japan #China #JSDF #RadarLockOn #IndoPacific #Security #Defense #FreedomOfNavigation #Geopolitics #BreakingNews

A Chinese fighter jet locked its radar on a Japanese aircraft inside Japan’s airspace. Comments from Japan 👇 “China has misjudged the situation.” “This isn’t something you just ‘protest’ — there must be actual sanctions.” “We should show the world how barbaric China’s behavior is. 💢” “If this were the U.S., a war would have already started.” “China has clearly gone too far.” “Japan must respond with a firm and resolute stance.” “Radar lock-on… it keeps escalating. Japan must not yield to China’s coercive actions.” #Japan #China #JSDF #RadarLockOn #IndoPacific #Security #Defense #FreedomOfNavigation #Geopolitics #BreakingNews

Rutaso.Japan🇯🇵🐶

240,106 views • 8 months ago

Well-done Philippines! That's how you do it! A single Philippines Coast Guard Ship, BRP Cabra, blocked three China Coast Guard ships, including the 134m long CCG 4305, from getting close to the Zambales coast. Coast Guard 4305 is a Type 301 Zhaokai-class cutter, built on a PLA Navy Type 054A (Jiangkai II) hull. It is equipped with a 76mm main gun, two 30mm close-in weapon systems & a helo deck. The much smaller Philippines Coast Guard ship BRP Cabra positioned itself against the China Coast Guard ships in the waters of Zambales. This intrusion of the China Coast Guard ships in Philippines's Waters near Zambales is a clear violation of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 2016 arbitral ruling that struck down China's sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea. TonySanghoLee Rommel Lopez Yael _Formosa 鹿島之風🧋⛩️

Well-done Philippines! That's how you do it! A single Philippines Coast Guard Ship, BRP Cabra, blocked three China Coast Guard ships, including the 134m long CCG 4305, from getting close to the Zambales coast. Coast Guard 4305 is a Type 301 Zhaokai-class cutter, built on a PLA Navy Type 054A (Jiangkai II) hull. It is equipped with a 76mm main gun, two 30mm close-in weapon systems & a helo deck. The much smaller Philippines Coast Guard ship BRP Cabra positioned itself against the China Coast Guard ships in the waters of Zambales. This intrusion of the China Coast Guard ships in Philippines's Waters near Zambales is a clear violation of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 2016 arbitral ruling that struck down China's sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea. TonySanghoLee Rommel Lopez Yael _Formosa 鹿島之風🧋⛩️

Isabella Anderson

102,705 views • 8 months ago

Japan's Defense and Technology Japan today has a modern and powerful navy. The Japanese fleet currently has about one-quarter the number of VLS cells compared to the Chinese navy, and this number will increase with the commissioning of additional ASEV destroyers and Mogami-class frigates. I believe that within 6–8 years, the Japanese navy could become the fourth-largest in the world in terms of VLS cell count. However, there are areas where Japan, despite its cutting-edge technology, still needs to improve, specifically two: anti-ship missiles and drones, but also become more independent about naval air defense systems. The Japanese fleet still largely relies on the Type 90 SSM on many ships, which has a range of only 150 km, and on the Type 17 SSM, which is being introduced slowly and has a range of 300–400 km. In the coming years, there is talk of a version with up to 900 km range and the introduction of a ship-launched Type 12. Air defense systems remain heavily dependent on the United States, primarily using the SM-2/SM-6 and SM-3 on the most modern ships. Japan is an island nation and has historically always developed its own naval designs and equipment. It needs partners, but it must also maintain its own indigenous models. Another point is that a country as modern and pioneering in so many fields cannot afford to lack its own drone industry. Today, Japan operates American HALE drones such as the RQ-4 Global Hawk (manufactured by Northrop Grumman) and the MQ-9B SeaGuardian as its primary MALE platform for maritime surveillance. It is also testing Turkish and Israeli drones. This means that in any conflict, Japan could run out of reconnaissance drones in a very short time. The situation is quite different in South Korea, where there is a robust domestic drone industry led by companies such as Korea Aerospace Industries, Korean Air Aerospace Division, Hanwha Aerospace, and the Agency for Defense Development. Although South Korea still relies on foreign suppliers for HALE drones, it already has indigenous MALE models like the KUS-FS, along with other systems under development. In the next 5–10 years, long-range anti-ship missiles (1,000–4,000 km) will become a reality on Japanese ships and submarines. However, I still do not see independent projects in the fields of air defense systems or drones. South Korea obviously has different priorities from Japan, as it faces a much more precarious security situation. But if Japan also wants to establish itself as an exporter, and it is already doing so, it needs to demonstrate greater independence and a truly cutting-edge portfolio. On the current trajectory, if the country resolves the drone issue (as I believe it will), Japan should reach a world-leading level within 10 years or less.

Japan's Defense and Technology Japan today has a modern and powerful navy. The Japanese fleet currently has about one-quarter the number of VLS cells compared to the Chinese navy, and this number will increase with the commissioning of additional ASEV destroyers and Mogami-class frigates. I believe that within 6–8 years, the Japanese navy could become the fourth-largest in the world in terms of VLS cell count. However, there are areas where Japan, despite its cutting-edge technology, still needs to improve, specifically two: anti-ship missiles and drones, but also become more independent about naval air defense systems. The Japanese fleet still largely relies on the Type 90 SSM on many ships, which has a range of only 150 km, and on the Type 17 SSM, which is being introduced slowly and has a range of 300–400 km. In the coming years, there is talk of a version with up to 900 km range and the introduction of a ship-launched Type 12. Air defense systems remain heavily dependent on the United States, primarily using the SM-2/SM-6 and SM-3 on the most modern ships. Japan is an island nation and has historically always developed its own naval designs and equipment. It needs partners, but it must also maintain its own indigenous models. Another point is that a country as modern and pioneering in so many fields cannot afford to lack its own drone industry. Today, Japan operates American HALE drones such as the RQ-4 Global Hawk (manufactured by Northrop Grumman) and the MQ-9B SeaGuardian as its primary MALE platform for maritime surveillance. It is also testing Turkish and Israeli drones. This means that in any conflict, Japan could run out of reconnaissance drones in a very short time. The situation is quite different in South Korea, where there is a robust domestic drone industry led by companies such as Korea Aerospace Industries, Korean Air Aerospace Division, Hanwha Aerospace, and the Agency for Defense Development. Although South Korea still relies on foreign suppliers for HALE drones, it already has indigenous MALE models like the KUS-FS, along with other systems under development. In the next 5–10 years, long-range anti-ship missiles (1,000–4,000 km) will become a reality on Japanese ships and submarines. However, I still do not see independent projects in the fields of air defense systems or drones. South Korea obviously has different priorities from Japan, as it faces a much more precarious security situation. But if Japan also wants to establish itself as an exporter, and it is already doing so, it needs to demonstrate greater independence and a truly cutting-edge portfolio. On the current trajectory, if the country resolves the drone issue (as I believe it will), Japan should reach a world-leading level within 10 years or less.

Patricia Marins

43,210 views • 6 months ago