Japan deploys missile batteries and troops close to Senkaku Islands

[Kailash Kumar]

Japan deploys missile batteries, troops close to Senkaku Islands

HIROTAKA KOJO

March 26, 2019

A Type 12 surface-to-ship missile unit is prepared to fire a missile during a drill in the Oyanohara training area in Yamato, Kumamoto Prefecture.

Japan deployed hundreds of troops and missile batteries on March 26 in regions near disputed East China Sea islands to contain China’s maritime advances.

The Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) established camps with 560 troops on Amami-Oshima island in southern Kagoshima Prefecture and one with 380 troops on Miyakojima island in Okinawa Prefecture.

Missile batteries equipped with surface-to-ship missiles (SSM) and surface-to-air missiles (SAM), and guard units were deployed on Amami-Oshima and Miyakojima, located 200 kilometers southeast of the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. The Senkakus are administered by Japan but also claimed by China, which calls them “the Diaoyu islands.”

The Defense Ministry beefed up its readiness in Japan’s southwestern regions to thwart Beijing from taking provocative actions in the East China Sea and discourage its naval vessels and aircraft from passing through nearby straits and airspace.

In times of emergency, the guard units will be tasked with carrying out initial responses, in addition to their role to protect airports, ports and harbors so they can receive support troops from outside the islands, according to the GSDF.

A total of about 560 troops were deployed on Amami-Oshima: about 350 troops at a camp in the city of Amami and about 210 troops at a sub-camp in the town of Setouchi on the island.

The initial deployment of approximately 380 guard troops on Miyakojima is expected to be expanded to 700 to 800 troops in the next fiscal year.

The troop deployments and the current construction of a camp on Ishigakijima island in Okinawa Prefecture are part of measures to strengthen Japan’s defensive presence in the Nansei island chain.

The island chain, stretching about 1,200 km from the Osumi islands in Kagoshima Prefecture to Yonagunijima island in Okinawa Prefecture, lies between the main island of Kyushu and Taiwan.

Previously, GSDF camps were confined to Okinawa’s main island.

The ministry incorporated its policy designed to bolster defense preparedness on the Nansei island chain into the Mid-Term Defense Program for fiscal 2014 to fiscal 2018.

In March 2016, Japan deployed 150 coastal monitoring troops on Yonagunijima island, Japan’s westernmost island.

The GSDF camp is located in the central part of Miyakojima island. Firing ranges and ammunition depots will be installed in the eastern part of the island.

http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201903260044.html

 

[Viet]

@Suika

That is a massive deployment.

 

[SBUS-CXK]

@beijingwalker @Char @beijingwalker @Two @ZeEa5KPul @TaiShang Tread lightly lil punks

Applause.

With Chinese talking about missile... This is the Indian IQ？ @Get Ya Wig Split

 

[Raphael]

@Jyotish Kailashkumar

I see you are trying to replace @F-22Raptor in her role as the despised forum spammer who inundates our section with low quality articles of marginal importance

 

[Kailash Kumar]

@Jyotish Kailashkumar

I see you are trying to replace @F-22Raptor in her role as the despised forum spammer who inundates our section with low quality articles of marginal importance

Your section?

No sir.

I am here to spam this whole forum.

All sections.




Reply to your comment:

This article is not of low quality.

And I did find it important to post this article because it concerns the movements of the Japanese Army.

This might be a prelude to more or it might not.

Even so, it is still worth mentioning and is not of marginal importance.


P.S.

You said: 'trying to replace F-22Raptor in her role'.

Is F-22Raptor a woman?

I thought F-22Raptor was a man.

Then I have learnt something today from you.

Thank you for telling me.

See? Even your presence here has some added value to this forum.

Some. Not much. But some.

 

[Get Ya Wig Split]

Is that the best you got?

I would rather type ugly than be ugly like you.

I can delete my words, but can you delete your face?



This news is NOT marginal.

By the way, the same I do in this section, I also do in other sections.

And till now, the only ones that have complained, like a b i t c h, are you because of what I have posted in the 'China and Far East' section and the moderator of the 'Chinese Defence Forum' section of what I (tried to) post(ed) there.

But do not worry.

I already stopped posting threads in the 'Chinese Defence Forum' section, because of that moderator, and I intend to stop posting threads here.

I do not have the time for uptight b i t c h e s.

Co sign

 

[Suika]

@Suika

That is a massive deployment.

Here's another development.
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's defense minister announced Tuesday that the country aims to develop a longer-range air-to-ship cruise missile in a move believed to be aimed at countering Chinese naval vessels' advanced capabilities.

Referring to the recent deployment of long-range sea-to-air armaments on warships by "some countries," Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya told a press conference, "We'll start research and development soon and introduce (the missiles) to the Air Self-Defense Force."

The plan involves extending the range of Japan's supersonic ASM-3 air-to-ship missiles, which are said to have a range of less than 200 kilometers, to over 400 km, with the aim of beefing up Tokyo's ability to defend a chain of outlying islands in the southwest.

Iwaya stressed the need to lengthen the missile shooting range so that fighter jets could launch them from beyond the range of enemy's weapons.

Japan in fiscal 2017 completed the development of ASM-3 missiles for F-2 fighter jets, which are derived from the U.S. F-16, but they have not been deployed due to their short range.

The F-2s are expected to retire in the 2030s and Iwaya said Japan is considering loading their successor fighter jets with the longer-range missiles.

Tokyo views Beijing's military activities as a source of "strong concern" in the region.

Japan said in the National Defense Program Guidelines adopted in December that China's military activities are intensifying in areas including the East China Sea, where the two countries are mired in a territorial row over the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands, called Diaoyu in China.

Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution renounces war as a sovereign right of the state and bans the possession of military forces and other "war potential," but Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in the Diet in January last year that he believes long-range cruise missiles are not banned under the supreme law.
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https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20190319/p2g/00m/0fp/064000c

@beijingwalker @Char @beijingwalker @Two @ZeEa5KPul @TaiShang Tread lightly lil punks

Here's another one.

 

[Raphael]

@Jyotish Kailashkumar

Well, even if you weren't aware that spamming is against forum rules, I'm sure you know that personal attacks are

I already stopped posting threads in the 'Chinese Defence Forum' section, because of that moderator, and I intend to stop posting threads here.

I do not have the time for uptight b i t c h e s.

I never said you shouldn't post anymore. Just be more selective about what you think deserves its own thread. A low quality thread like this attracts low quality trolls like @Get Ya Wig Split, in the same way the leaving rotten meat in the open attracts flies

 

[Suika]

Here's another.
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The Japanese and British governments will likely enhance bilateral security cooperation next month by reviewing their “action plan” to include the development of a new type of medium-range missile, among other things, sources said.

The two countries are expected to come to an agreement at a “two-plus-two” meeting of their foreign and defense ministers slated for April 8 in Tokyo, the sources said.

It will be the first time for Japan and Britain to hold a two-plus-two meeting since December 2017 and the fourth overall.

Foreign Minister Taro Kono and Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya are to have talks with British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson at the meeting, the sources said.

The action plan on security cooperation was formulated when Japan and Britain held their third two-plus-two talks in 2017. The action plan includes cooperative measures in a number of fields including those related to technical collaboration in defense equipment and international peace cooperation activities, however, details have not been disclosed. The two nations will review the plan for the first time.

Japan and Britain are expected to newly specify in the plan the test-firing of a new type of medium-range missile in fiscal 2023, the sources said.

Since 2014, the two countries have been jointly developing a new air-to-air missile, equipped with Japan’s sensor technology, to be carried on state-of-the-art F-35 stealth fighter jets.

They also are to confirm that the Ground Self-Defense Force and the British Army will continue joint exercises, the first one of which was held in Japan last year.

They are also considering holding their first joint drill using Britain’s aircraft-carrier Queen Elizabeth and the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Izumo-class destroyer, they said.

 

[Kiss_of_the_Dragon]

Lol, hit the sensitive tectonic plate 200km of Japanese coast then Japanese can kiss and say goodbye to Japan. I have not so worry when Japan is no longer beyong China's reach as in WWII when they can bomb SHanghai and we couldn't retaliate.

Japanese are very nervous when China send Ocean scientific explore boat 200km of their coastal to chart for their vulnerability, they know the fate of their nation is at the mercy of China.

 

[Suika]

Lol, hit the sensitive tectonic plate 200km of Japanese coast then Japanese can kiss and say goodbye to Japan. I have not so worry when Japan is no longer beyong China's reach as in WWII when they can bomb SHanghai and we couldn't retaliate.

Japanese are very nervous when China send Ocean scientific explore boat 200km of their coastal to chart their vulnerability, they know the fate of their nation is at the mercy of China.

Shanghai? Maybe the nervous one is China? Why talk about the 1930s? Germany fully occupied France in 1940 but look at Germany and France today, they trust each other more than any other major power today.

Japan is sending a destroyer to China's PLAN anniversary parade so not nervous.


Here's one more.
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CLARK FIELD, Pampanga, Philippines — The Japanese government, in line with its regional peace and security efforts with allies, officially turned over yesterday its excess spare parts for military helicopters and maintenance equipment worth P2.5 billion to the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and other military officials led by PAF chief Lt. Gen. Rozzano Briguez received the equipment from Toshihiko Fuji, Japan’s assistant commissioner for Acquisition Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) at the Air Force Haribon Hangar here in Mabalacat, Pampanga.

“This is donated by Japanese government as they are manufacturing these spare parts under license by the United States. They (Japanese) thought it wise to give the spare parts because we have lots of grounded non-flying Hueys,” Lorenzana said.

Aside from the helicopter parts, Lorenzana said the defense department is also eyeing to procure other key defense items from Japan, including radars and planes.

“They’re not in the pipeline yet. But we want to acquire more from them but we are discussing this with my counterpart,” Lorenzana said.

For now, he said the defense department is planning to acquire four to five defense radars from Japan.

While the PAF has been continuously modernizing it airlift capabilities, it remains heavily dependent on the Vietnam-vintage Huey UH 1H utility helicopters for combat support requirements needed by government ground forces.

Briguez, in welcoming Japan’s donations, said the initial Huey spare parts delivery will result in the rehabilitation of two helicopters that have been grounded due to lack of spare parts.

“Throughout the years, Japan and the Philippines have been committed to strengthening its relationship with various activities that will propel both national agenda towards development,” Briguez said.

The Philippines is the first country to receive donations of military equipment from Japan following the amendment of Tokyo’s pacifist constitution.

Fuji, meanwhile, said his country also stands to benefit out of these donated helicopter spare parts.

“Your benefit is our benefit. Of course we are hoping joint interests of the Philippines and Japan is to secure prosperity, peace and stability of the region. From that aspect, this might be a small step but still, important,” Fuji said.

He added: “We are hoping the continuation and accumulation of cooperation of our two countries can eventually be a big player/contributor to the stabilization and peace in the region.”
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/...ver-p25-billion-aid-philippine-air-force/amp/

 

[Kiss_of_the_Dragon]

Shanghai? Maybe the nervous one is China? Why talk about the 1930s? Germany fully occupied France in 1940 but look at Germany and France today, they trust each other more than any other major power today.

Japan is sending a destroyer to China's PLAN anniversary parade so not nervous.


Here's one more.
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I think US is the one to be nervous since Japan knew their vulnerability that China can exploit, they're trying to escape US' geopolitcaly gravity so many time without sucess because they know China is become more and more powerful, a future conflict will only bring devastation to Japan, so be an a neutral stand will be Japan best interest, otherwise it will have to face China and Russia. But with a strong China, we will certainly able to pull Japan out of US's gravity, it's just a matter of time that Japan will be free from been US's lapdog and without Japan US's future will be over in Asia.

And as I mentioned so many time, 99% of Japanese has Chinese blood, it's not in Chinese interest to kill our half blood brothers & sisters; if Japanese government don't force Japanese people to adopt Japanese name and let them the freedom to look for the root of their ancestor, you can be sure that Japan will be just another Chinese province like Taiwan.

 

[Suika]

I think US is the one to be nervous since Japan knew their vulnerability that China can exploit, they're trying to escape US' geopolitcaly gravity so many time without sucess because they know China is become more and more powerful, a future conflict will only bring devastation to Japan, so be an a neutral stand will be Japan best interest, otherwise it will have to face China and Russia. But with a strong China, we will certainly able to pull Japan out of US's gravity, it's just a matter of time that Japan will be free from been US's lapdog and without Japan US's future will be over in Asia.

And as I mentioned so many time, 99% of Japanese has Chinese blood, it's not in Chinese interest to kill our half blood brothers & sisters; if Japanese government don't force Japanese people to adopt Japanese name and let them the freedom to look for the root of their ancestor, you can be sure that Japan will be just another Chinese province like Taiwan.

US-Japan alliance is rooted too deeply. Only way to unroot it is for China to relax its claim on the Senkaku islands, recognize Taiwan as Taiwan so stop threatening them with military, and put to rest the 9 dash line claim. The more pressure China puts on these points, the deeper the roots of the US-Japan alliance goes. Any honest observer in the past 10 years would conclude that.

As for silly claim about ethnicity, Japanese bow, Chinese do not. Nothing wrong with not bowing. But they are different, just like how Taiwanese are by majority Taiwanese, not Chinese.

Japan and Taiwan share many common grounds. Your claim about blood adds to it.
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – On March 2, the Japanese newspaper Sankei Shimbun published an exclusive front page interview with the President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文).

In the interview, President Tsai raised the prospect of pursuing a dialogue on regional security directly with Tokyo, indicating a new willingness to pursue cooperation between Taiwan and Japan to counter the increasing threat from China.

Mentioning cooperation in areas of defense and cyber security, President Tsai indicated via the interview that there is a possibility of high level security talks with Japanese officials in the near future.

In the interests of regional stability, President Tsai says there is a need for the two countries to pursue closer relations through renewed bilateral dialogue, and increased information sharing for matters of mutual security.

As to when or where such talks might occur, President Tsai said she would defer to the judgment of the relevant Japanese offices.

In the interview, Tsai commended the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, calling him a friend of Taiwan.

According to CNA, the interview took place on Feb. 28. Her last interview with international media was with CNN in mid-February when she officially announced her 2020 campaign for re-election.
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https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3649141

 

[Viet]

Here's another development.
---
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's defense minister announced Tuesday that the country aims to develop a longer-range air-to-ship cruise missile in a move believed to be aimed at countering Chinese naval vessels' advanced capabilities.

Referring to the recent deployment of long-range sea-to-air armaments on warships by "some countries," Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya told a press conference, "We'll start research and development soon and introduce (the missiles) to the Air Self-Defense Force."

The plan involves extending the range of Japan's supersonic ASM-3 air-to-ship missiles, which are said to have a range of less than 200 kilometers, to over 400 km, with the aim of beefing up Tokyo's ability to defend a chain of outlying islands in the southwest.

Iwaya stressed the need to lengthen the missile shooting range so that fighter jets could launch them from beyond the range of enemy's weapons.

Japan in fiscal 2017 completed the development of ASM-3 missiles for F-2 fighter jets, which are derived from the U.S. F-16, but they have not been deployed due to their short range.

The F-2s are expected to retire in the 2030s and Iwaya said Japan is considering loading their successor fighter jets with the longer-range missiles.

Tokyo views Beijing's military activities as a source of "strong concern" in the region.

Japan said in the National Defense Program Guidelines adopted in December that China's military activities are intensifying in areas including the East China Sea, where the two countries are mired in a territorial row over the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands, called Diaoyu in China.

Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution renounces war as a sovereign right of the state and bans the possession of military forces and other "war potential," but Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in the Diet in January last year that he believes long-range cruise missiles are not banned under the supreme law.
---
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20190319/p2g/00m/0fp/064000c



Here's another one.

Perfect. Stop the chinese clowns!
The will help easing the PLA military pressure on Vietnam’s northern and eastern flanks.

 

[Kiss_of_the_Dragon]

US-Japan alliance is rooted too deeply. Only way to unroot it is for China to relax its claim on the Senkaku islands, recognize Taiwan as Taiwan so stop threatening them with military, and put to rest the 9 dash line claim. The more pressure China puts on these points, the deeper the roots of the US-Japan alliance goes. Any honest observer in the past 10 years would conclude that.

As for silly claim about ethnicity, Japanese bow, Chinese do not. Nothing wrong with not bowing. But they are different, just like how Taiwanese are by majority Taiwanese, not Chinese.

Japan and Taiwan share many common grounds. Your claim about blood adds to it.

Nah there is many way to unroot US-Japanese alliance, there is no permanent friend only permanent interest. China has nothing to lose on both scenario:

1-If Japan wants to remain US's lapdog and let let US dictate it term over Japanese future, it's nor really our problem, in fact we're glad that US will keep Japanese ambition in check by control them, a loose mad dog can be a threat to Asia as in WWII

or

2- If Japan choose to be independent from US and be neutral, China and Russia will likely have more security cooperation with Japan and restore Japan dignity as a free nation and be master of itself, as consequence US will have no place in Asia and less threat to China & Russia.

And you know why Japanese were so scare when High level military talk between US and China, they're afraid that
China and US is collude at Japan expanse, most likely US knew Japan is not so reliable alliance after got nuked by US and Japanese will seek revenge in event of their independent so by cooperating with China US will gain China's support to let US keep continuing control of Japan.

Diaoyu Island can be settle peacefully or by war all depend on Japanese attitude and relation China, we're not losing our sleep about it, and now China become stronger and stronger with bigger military defense budge, this island will likely settle in our favor, time is on our side.

Perfect. Stop the chinese clowns!
The will help easing the PLA military pressure on Vietnam’s northern and eastern flanks.

Cought! Cought! Red river ring a bell? tightening the water valve and Vietnamese will have hypertension and if we decide to reclaim more land in SCS , Vietnamese will double their blood pressure ...I know you guys have nightmare at night over China...and that's not the way to comfort yourself.