
防衛省九州防衛局は3日、陸上自衛隊健軍駐屯地(熊本市)で長射程ミサイル「25式地対艦誘導弾」を地元住民に初めて公開した。参加者からは「すごい装備だ」「説明を」などの声が上がった。
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今年3月に長射程ミサイルが配備され、当初8月予定の公開が熊本地震の影響で延期されていた。
防衛省九州防衛局は3日、陸上自衛隊健軍駐屯地(熊本市)で、長射程ミサイル「25式地対艦誘導弾」を地元住民に初めて公開した。参加者からは「すごい装備だ」「これからも説明を」などの声が聞かれた。
自衛隊「南西シフト」推進 沖縄知事選勝利で、地元に警戒も―高市政権
公開されたのは、今年3月に配備された長射程ミサイルの発射装置や弾薬運搬車など。当初は8月の公開を予定していたが、7月の熊本地震の影響で延期されていた。
熊本市東区の西口明彦さん(72)は「大きかった。すごい装備だと思った」と印象を語った。妻と訪れた同市中央区の田口清士さん(77)は「見なければ分からないこともある。これからも継続的に市民が見る機会や、リスクを含めた説明があるといい」と話した。
ミサイルは1000キロ程度の飛翔(ひしょう)が可能で、熊本からは中国大陸沿岸部が射程圏内に入る。今月実施する自衛隊と米軍の共同統合演習「キーン・ソード」で展開する予定。
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
日米共同統合演習「キーン・ソード」でのミサイル展開
Very likely · Within days

The Ministry of Defense has decided to proceed with research and development toward the introduction of Self-Defense Force transport ships equipped with AI and autonomous navigation technology in order to respond to manpower shortages and strengthen maritime transport capabilities to the Nansei Islands in emergencies. This will be specified in three security-related documents to be revised within the year.

The Wall Street Journal reported that the US military is sending its third aircraft carrier to the Middle East. They are expected to arrive by the end of November, bringing an increase of 9,000 to 10,000 troops. There are reports that President Trump is considering restarting attacks on Iran after the US mid-term elections in November, and this appears to be a check. Two aircraft carriers are currently deployed to the Middle East, with more than 50,000 U.S. troops dispatched.

On September 30, U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth announced the creation of an ``Autonomous Warfare Force'' by October 1, 2027, a joint force capable of autonomous combat using unmanned aerial vehicles. In addition, a research project on ``Future of Warfare'' has been launched, co-led by Elon Musk and others, and the results are expected to be compiled within 120 days. On the other hand, he announced a 20% reduction in the number of general officers in the U.S. military, justifying it as a reallocation of personnel from the bloated headquarters organization to combat units.

On October 1, the government began implementing ``active cyber defense'' in conjunction with the enforcement of the Act on Strengthening Cyber Capabilities. The police and Self-Defense Forces detect signs of an attack and take measures to infiltrate the other party's server and render it harmless. Aim to strengthen public-private collaboration and ensure the safety of core infrastructure.

On the 30th, the US Department of Defense announced the completion of a mission in Iraq aimed at eliminating the Islamic State (IS) extremist group, and US troops were withdrawn. The Iraqi military presence since 2014 has come to an end, and the Iraqi government will now be responsible for maintaining public order. Concerns have also been raised about Iran's expanding influence and deteriorating security.

The U.S. military is planning to move the mobile intermediate-range missile launcher ``Typhon'' to Kadena Air Base in mid-October. The Ministry of Defense has asked for understanding on the grounds that it will strengthen deterrence, but local governments are concerned about permanent deployment and are calling for its withdrawal.