Recently,The situation in the South China SeaThe Philippines, in particular, has become one of the main spoilers of disputes in the South China Sea. The Philippines not only frequently sends ships to trespass into China's territorial waters and infringe on China's sovereignty, but also actively enlists external forces to intervene in the South China Sea, viewing them as its "strong aid". This action quickly attracted the attention of the international community.
The Philippines also recently took a more aggressive step by working with Japan to deploy long-range air surveillanceRadar。According to the latest news, JapanSelf-Defense Forcesand the Philippine military on December 19WallaceThe airbase carried out a delivery ceremony, which officially took place the fps-3/mesActive phased array long-range aerial surveillanceRadarThe system was handed over to the Philippine Air Force. The delivery is believed to be intended to track China's movements.
TheRadarThe system is a large-scale fixed phased array developed by Mitsubishi Electronics of Japan in the new centuryRadar, working in the L-band, the maximum detection range reaches 610 km. The Philippines procured four units of long-range air surveillanceRadarand invited Japanese engineers to participate in the construction. Although this oneRadarThe acceptance of the construction was completed in October of this year, but it has not been officially handed over to the Philippines until now.
The report of the Japanese ** believes that theRadarThe system is deployed close to the largest island in the Philippines and provides a clear view of China's "threatening territory" to the Philippines in recent months. In addition, the contract signed by the Philippines with Japan may have paved the way for Japan's defense exports. Japan also intends to reconsider the "Three Principles for the Transfer of Defense Equipment" and the guidelines for its application, and plans to export "patriotism" to the United States"Anti-aircraft missiles。This is considered to be Japan's **relaxationA signal of export restrictions that has sparked concern on all sides.
This time, Japan will deliver the goods to the PhilippinesRadarThe move is considered to be the best in JapanThe gradual easing of self-regulation on exports is also a red flag. Experts note that this could trigger a chain reaction that could further escalate tensions in the region.
First of all, the new type of Japanese exportRadarThe system will enhance the Philippines' air surveillance capabilities, allowing it to better track China's movements. This will undoubtedly intensify furtherDisputes in the South China Sea, exacerbating tensions in the region.
Secondly, the Japanese oneMilitaryCooperation is not limited toRadarsystem, which may also be more lethalof exports. Experts are worried that if the Philippines further strengthens cooperation with Japan and further buys Japanese onesEquipment will bring great uncertainty and risks to the security situation in the region.
Finally, the Philippines and JapanMilitaryCooperation could provoke reactions from other neighboring countries. In the face of Japan's frequent exportsEquip the move, some countries may take similar initiatives to increaseArms race, which has made the security situation in the region even more tense.
The situation in the South China Sea has been a matter of great concern, and all parties have been concerned about the Philippines and JapanMilitaryConcerns were expressed about cooperation. As a key party to the South China Sea dispute, the Philippines' actions not only challenge China's sovereignty, but also exacerbate regional tensions. Deliveries from Japan to the PhilippinesRadarThe system's move has further aroused concerns that it could trigger a chain reaction and pose a threat to regional security. In the face of the complexity of the South China Sea issue, all parties should strengthen dialogue and cooperation, seek ways to peacefully resolve disputes, and jointly maintain regional peace and stability.