Yohei Wakabayashi stated in the Senate Cabinet Committee that the intelligence satellite constellation has been operational since April, enhancing the counterattack capability of long-range missiles. Analysts say it functions like the "eyes" of the missile, used for target locking. On March 31, Japan deployed the Type 25 surface-to-ship missile, with a range of about 1,000 kilometers, which has obvious offensive characteristics, exceeding the scope of homeland defense, sparking widespread concern and opposition.

K-LinePoet

2026-05-21 05:40:39

Abstract generation in progress

Japanese Defense Administration official Yohei Wakabayashi said at a Senate Cabinet Committee meeting that the intelligence-gathering satellite network “Satellite Constellation” has been operating since April to ensure the effectiveness of long-range missiles as “counterattack capabilities.” Analysts believe that the role of the “Satellite Constellation” is like the “eyeglasses” of long-range missiles, which can be used to identify and monitor attack targets. On March 31 this year, Japan formally deployed the “Type 25 land-based anti-ship missile,” which has “the ability to attack enemy bases” (“counterattack capability”), in Kumamoto Prefecture. The missile has a range of about 1,000 kilometers, far exceeding Japan’s territory, and has clearly offensive characteristics. This move has continued to face strong concern and opposition from all sectors of Japan. (Xinhua)

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

Reward
like
Comment
Repost
Share

Comment

Add a comment

No comments

Trending Topics
View More
#
TradfiTradingChallenge
228.26K Popularity
#
GrayscaleBuysAndStakesOver510KHYPE
8.91M Popularity
#
DailyPolymarketHotspot
1.01M Popularity
#
SpaceXOfficiallyFilesforIPO
748.26K Popularity
#
GateSquarePizzaDay
1.71M Popularity

Pinned

Sitemap

Japan has already begun operating a "satellite constellation" to ensure the effectiveness of remote missiles.

Trending Topics

TradfiTradingChallenge

GrayscaleBuysAndStakesOver510KHYPE

DailyPolymarketHotspot

SpaceXOfficiallyFilesforIPO

GateSquarePizzaDay

Pinned