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At present, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is escalating, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is tense, and the global situation is tense. In this context, the United States has focused its main effortsPacific OceanIndian OceanRegion. A recent report from Japan said that the United States plans to deploy land-based medium-range in the Indo-Pacific region in 2024Ballistic missiles。This news has attracted a lot of attention, especially for Japan, and it is a good news that breathes a sigh of relief. For a long time, Japan, as the main ally of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region, often played the role of "cannon fodder". However, now the United States has decided to be inPacific OceanConcentrated regional developmentMilitaryStrength, for Japan, is undoubtedly a symbol of protection and strength.
It is reported that the United StatesPacific OceanArmy spokesman Phillips announcedU.S. militaryIt is planned to deploy land-based medium-range in the Indo-Pacific region in 2024Ballistic missiles, including the Standard-6 Land Attack and the TomahawkCruise missilesand the "Dark Eagle" hypersonic missile, etc. The maximum range of these missiles is between 500 km and 2700 km. This plan is to enhanceU.S. militaryin the Asia-Pacific regionMilitaryexists, and against ChinaMilitaryThe operation constitutes a deterrent.
With the development of the times, the changes in the geopolitical landscape are becoming more and more complex, and the United States has decided to increase its presence in the Asia-Pacific regionMilitaryThe deployment means that the security situation in the Asia-Pacific region will usher in new changes. U.S. militaryThe deployment of ground-based medium-range is planned for 2024Ballistic missilesThere are far-reaching considerations behind this decision. For the United States, it is necessary to strengthen the presence in the Asia-Pacific regionMilitarydeployment, intended to consolidate its influence and position in the region, and against ChinaMilitaryAction constitutes an effective deterrent. And for Japan, this is good news. As the main ally of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region, Japan is constantly facing security threats from all sides, and the United States has stepped up its presence in the Asia-Pacific regionMilitaryThe deployment can safeguard Japan's security interests to a certain extent and enable it to deal with security challenges in its neighborhood more calmly.
ForU.S. militaryIt is planned to deploy ground-based medium-range in the Asia-Pacific regionBallistic missilesThe exact time and place of deployment was not disclosed. However, some analysts believe thatU.S. militaryThe main will be chosen inof the base for deployment. is the importance of the United States in the Asia-Pacific regionMilitarybases, where missiles are deployed, have a strategic position. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines may fear that they will be targeted by China relative to other regions with greater range advantages, so forU.S. militaryThe deployment of missiles is carried out with reservations.
The strategic position should not be underestimated. It is located in:Pacific OceanIt is only about 3,500 kilometers away from China's southeast coast, which is an important part of the United States in the Asia-Pacific regionMilitaryBase. Possess a well-establishedMilitaryfacilities and infrastructure with a good strategic location andMilitaryCondition. Therefore,U.S. militarySelect InDeployment of land-basedMedium-range missiles, which is of obvious strategic importance.
However, thoughAsU.S. militaryImportantMilitarybase, but its area is limited, and there are not many areas suitable for the deployment of missiles. IfU.S. militaryTo be in theIt will be very expensive to dig a mountain to build a missile base or to use it as a shelter. In addition, will allMedium-range missilesare deployed in, which is equivalent to putting all the eggs in one basket, for the PLA, only 1-2 rounds of strikes are needed to be able to destroy the wholeon missile positions and sea and air bases.
Therefore, inU.S. militaryDeploymentMedium-range missilesThe attitude of countries such as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines is particularly important. The refusal of these countries to deploy missiles on their territory will only increaseU.S. militarygovernance costs, and it can't really be stoppedU.S. militaryaction. Of course, when the time comesU.S. militaryNor will they care what these countries think, because they are only the former of the United StatesColonyorColonyThat's it.
However,U.S. militaryThe decision is inPacific OceanIndian OceanDeployment of land-based in the regionMedium-range missiles, not just because of their superior performance, but also because ofU.S. militaryDuring the development of hypersonic missiles a number of problems were encountered. U.S. militaryGreat hopes are placed on hypersonic missiles, but due to the lag in the progress of development, at the moment only standard missiles and Tomahawks can be relied uponCruise missilesand other traditional missiles to deal with China.
In summary,U.S. militaryThe deployment of ground-based medium-range is planned for 2024Ballistic missiles, which is important for the United States in the Asia-Pacific regionMilitaryPresence is significant. Although the specific time and place of deployment have not yet been determined, butIt is likely to become the main deployment site. However, when choosing a place of deployment,U.S. militaryThe security and interests of all parties need to be taken into account, and the lag in the development of hypersonic missiles also givesU.S. militarycertain pressure, so they are urgently neededMedium-range missilesto enhance deterrence against China. For Japan,U.S. militaryDeployed in the Asia-Pacific regionMedium-range missilesIt is undoubtedly a symbol of protection and strength, which can provide greater security for Japan, so that it can more calmly respond to security challenges from its neighborhood. However, deploymentMedium-range missilesThere are also issues such as the choice of deployment sites and the attitudes of the parties, which need to be carefully considered and addressed. Overall,U.S. militaryplans to deploy land-based in the Asia-Pacific regionMedium-range missiles, which will have a far-reaching impact on the security situation in the region.