According to a report by Kyodo News on the 14th, Japan's Deputy Minister of Defense Yohei Wakabayashi stated in the House of Councillors Cabinet Committee that the intelligence-gathering satellite network "satellite constellation" has been operational since April to ensure the effectiveness of long-range missiles as a "counterstrike capability."
Analysts believe that the role of the "satellite constellation" is akin to the "eyes" of long-range missiles, which can be used to identify and monitor attack targets.
On March 31 of this year, Japan officially deployed the "Type 25 Surface-to-Ship Missile," which possesses "capability to attack enemy bases" ("counterstrike capability"), in Kumamoto Prefecture. This missile has a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers, significantly exceeding Japan's territorial limits, and has obvious offensive attributes. This move has continued to face strong concerns and opposition from various sectors in Japan.
Reporter: Chen Ze'an Liang Chen
日本在熊本县部署了25型反舰导弹，增强了其远程打击能力。2023年4月，日本开始运营卫星网络，以改善这些导弹的目标定位，这在日本各界引发了担忧。
- 日本已部署25型反舰导弹，射程约为1000公里。
- 卫星网络于2023年4月开始运营，以支持远程导弹的有效性。
- 日本国内对导弹部署存在显著的担忧和反对。