Recently, Bunya Shushige, a former self-defense officer and military commentator of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, published an article proposing that Japan should consider purchasing the "Thunder" fighter jointly developed by China and Pakistan in order to expand the size of its air defense fleet and enhance its air defense capability. He compared the high performance of the F-35A fighter with the superior performance and low cost of the "Thunder Dragon", and advocated that the "Thunder Dragon" and the F-35A should be matched to improve the overall combat power of the air force. This point of view immediately sparked a wide range of heated discussions in the society, and ** expressed their views on this strategic adjustment.
In the article, Fumiya pointed out that the high cost of the F-35A fighter makes it a burden in terms of large-scale procurement, and the "Thunder" fighter is not only cheap, but also has excellent performance, providing Japan with a more cost-effective option. He mentioned that the combination of the "Thunder" and the F-35A can achieve the effect of "quantitative change causing qualitative change", and the matching scheme of different proportions was demonstrated through data calculation, emphasizing the potential of the "Thunder" in improving the overall combat effectiveness of the air force.
The suggestion immediately sparked heated discussions on social networks and online forums. Some netizens agreed with Wengu Shuzhong's point of view, believing that this is a wise choice that can reduce the burden of military spending while guaranteeing ***. However, there are also those who have questioned the potential security risks associated with the purchase of armaments from China and Pakistan, while others have speculated about the motives of Bungu.
Some commentators have suggested that Fumiya may have been joking, dismissing it as a playful military strategy proposal. However, some experts pointed out that Bunya Sushige had served in the Maritime Self-Defense Force and had extensive experience in military affairs, so the points he raised should not be ignored. Some analysts believe that this may be a kind of concern and reflection on Japan's current air situation, hoping to draw more attention to defense policy by proposing unusual strategic options.
In addition to the discussions sparked in the military sphere, Fumiya's views were also interpreted as a signal to put pressure on the United States. Japan has long been an ally of the United States, and the F-35A fighter is one of the high-end equipment made in the United States. The purchase of the "Thunder" fighter jointly developed by China and Pakistan may be regarded as a distrust of the US industry, and it may also be interpreted as an independent choice of Japan's military strategy.
Against this backdrop, a number of experts called for serious consideration of this proposal and an in-depth assessment of Japan's current arms procurement policy. They pointed out that Japan needs to carefully weigh military spending and equipment performance on the premise of ensuring that Japan is the best in order to formulate a more reasonable national defense strategy. At the same time, some military experts have also raised doubts about the performance and technical feasibility of the Thunder fighter, stressing the need for detailed evaluation and testing before making any decisions.
Throughout the discussion, some netizens paid attention to whether Wengu Shuzhong's views represented a broader military voice. Some believe that he is expressing dissatisfaction with the status quo of air self-defense and hoping to promote reform by drawing attention to military strategy in society. However, there have also been comments that this view may be an individual opinion and should not be overly interpreted as the position of the Self-Defense Forces as a whole.
In general, Fumiya Shushige's proposal for Japan's purchase of the "Thunder" fighter jointly developed by China and Pakistan has aroused widespread attention and heated discussions. This proposal has not only sparked controversy in the field of military expertise, but also involved the concerns of all sectors of society about national defense policy.
Against this backdrop, the military needs to take into account the opinions of all parties and formulate strategic decisions that are in line with the actual needs of the country and the international security environment, so as to ensure that Japan's defense capabilities can remain strong and solid in the face of future uncertainties.