Warning

 

Close

Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Confirm Cancel
BCM
User Panel

Arrow Left Previous Page
Page / 2
Posted: 9/15/2021 3:46:31 PM EDT
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-ground-troops-begin-nationwide-drills-for-1st-time-in-30-years

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on Wednesday started nationwide exercises involving all units for the first time in about 30 years in an attempt to boost deterrence and strengthen its capabilities amid China's ramped-up regional assertiveness.

The GDSF drills, including transporting necessary supplies and testing communication systems, will be carried out until the end of November across the country, with an aim to strengthen the ability to defend remote islands.

The GSDF last conducted exercises on this scale in 1993 after the Cold War ended. Around 100,000 personnel, 20,000 vehicles and 120 aircraft will join the drills, which will also involve Japan's Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces as well as a U.S. Army landing ship.

A total of 12,000 personnel and 3,900 vehicles from two GSDF divisions based on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido and in the Tohoku region of northeastern Japan as well as a brigade in western Japan's Shikoku region will start an expeditionary mission to the Kyushu region in southwestern Japan next week.

The troops will carry defense equipment during the mission, including tanks, to several training grounds in Kyushu via road and sea. Private trucks, ferries and railways will also be used in the exercise.

A GSDF official in charge of the drills said the exercises are based on the 2019 National Defense Program Guidelines, which call for strengthening defense capabilities to help safeguard the Nansei Islands, including Japan-administered, Beijing-claimed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

"In order to respond effectively to various situations, including attacks on the islands, it is essential that the necessary forces are deployed quickly and extensively, depending on the situation," Japan's Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi has said on the drills.

"In an increasingly uncertain security environment, the focus of our work will be on operational readiness," the GSDF official said, with China's rapid military buildup in mind.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 3:49:44 PM EDT
[#1]
Are they going to un-mothball the Super-X?

Link Posted: 9/15/2021 3:50:46 PM EDT
[#2]
At least some more countries are understanding our potato in chief is bought and paid for by the chicoms
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 3:52:18 PM EDT
[#3]
Japan starting to drill
US/UK/AU Intel partnership


Hmm.  What are they seeing?  I'm guessing significant military movements.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 3:53:01 PM EDT
[#4]

Link Posted: 9/15/2021 3:54:08 PM EDT
[#5]
Good for them.  Sad that they even have to do this but the USA is MIA.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 3:55:07 PM EDT
[#6]
If I were in charge in Japan I would be ordering my military to develop nukes.  The USA is over.  We will be Brazil in 10 years.  Our woke leaders can’t even figure how to beat illiterate tribesman from the 6th century.  

I’m betting if their were ever a war between the USA and China we would lose and lose badly.  We aren’t the country we once were.  

A lot people haven’t  figured that out yet.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 3:56:20 PM EDT
[#8]
China, North Korea, and Russia.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 3:58:00 PM EDT
[#9]
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 3:58:17 PM EDT
[#10]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
Are they going to un-mothball the Super-X?

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b6/Super_X_1984.jpg
View Quote

Come on man Super-X was weak.  Super-X 3 can deflect energy beams AND has freezer missiles!

Link Posted: 9/15/2021 3:58:41 PM EDT
[#11]
I really wish that we lived in a timeline in which they would export surplus Type 89 parts kits
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 3:58:43 PM EDT
[#12]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
If I were in charge in Japan I would be ordering my military to develop nukes.  The USA is over.  We will be Brazil in 10 years.  Our woke leaders can’t even figure how to beat illiterate tribesman from the 6th century.  

I’m betting if their were ever a war between the USA and China we would lose and lose badly.  We aren’t the country we once were.  

A lot people haven’t  figured that out yet.
View Quote


Sad but true. Started in the 90’s when Bill Clinton put birthing wards on aircraft carriers.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 4:01:33 PM EDT
[#13]
They are also recommissioning and refurbishing the Yamato.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 4:03:27 PM EDT
[#14]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
If I were in charge in Japan I would be ordering my military to develop nukes.  The USA is over.  We will be Brazil in 10 years.  Our woke leaders can't even figure how to beat illiterate tribesman from the 6th century.  

I'm betting if their were ever a war between the USA and China we would lose and lose badly.  We aren't the country we once were.  

A lot people haven't  figured that out yet.
View Quote

Japan is one of those countries where they pretty much have the capacity to become a fully operational nuke nation overnight should the order be given.

Wouldn't be suprised if it's down in a basement somewhere ready to plug Part A into Socket B and throw a couple fresh AA Energizers in it.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 4:04:17 PM EDT
[#15]
The chicoms and rotting potato are on the move
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 4:05:34 PM EDT
[#16]
I bet they already have Gundams.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 4:07:33 PM EDT
[#17]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
I bet they already have Gundams.
View Quote

Probably more like Labors.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 4:12:58 PM EDT
[#18]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:

Japan is one of those countries where they pretty much have the capacity to become a fully operational nuke nation overnight should the order be given.

Wouldn't be suprised if it's down in a basement somewhere ready to plug Part A into Socket B and throw a couple fresh AA Energizers in it.
View Quote


Like an 80% nuke receiver kit?
Just drill these 4 holes in the uranium core and you've got a Fat Boy!
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 4:14:42 PM EDT
[#19]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:

Japan is one of those countries where they pretty much have the capacity to become a fully operational nuke nation overnight should the order be given.

Wouldn't be suprised if it's down in a basement somewhere ready to plug Part A into Socket B and throw a couple fresh AA Energizers in it.
View Quote View All Quotes
View All Quotes
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
Quoted:
If I were in charge in Japan I would be ordering my military to develop nukes.  The USA is over.  We will be Brazil in 10 years.  Our woke leaders can't even figure how to beat illiterate tribesman from the 6th century.  

I'm betting if their were ever a war between the USA and China we would lose and lose badly.  We aren't the country we once were.  

A lot people haven't  figured that out yet.

Japan is one of those countries where they pretty much have the capacity to become a fully operational nuke nation overnight should the order be given.

Wouldn't be suprised if it's down in a basement somewhere ready to plug Part A into Socket B and throw a couple fresh AA Energizers in it.


80% nuke?

Can we do a group buy?

ETA: Beat
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 4:23:01 PM EDT
[#20]
Time to turn this into a real robot.



Link Posted: 9/15/2021 4:45:08 PM EDT
[#21]
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 5:54:10 PM EDT
[#23]
It seems like everyone except brain dead Americans know something is coming.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 6:03:33 PM EDT
[#24]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
Japan starting to drill
US/UK/AU Intel partnership


Hmm.  What are they seeing?  I'm guessing significant military movements.
View Quote


Or Kaiju activity from the breach.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 6:33:10 PM EDT
[#27]
Good, they need to get prepared for what is coming.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 6:36:53 PM EDT
[#28]
They're almost ready to unleash their secret weapon...

Link Posted: 9/15/2021 6:46:50 PM EDT
[#29]
Tentacle porn superiority..
StarBlazers Opening Season 1
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 6:53:46 PM EDT
[#30]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
Are they going to un-mothball the Super-X?

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b6/Super_X_1984.jpg
View Quote



It worked until the Russians screwed things up.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 6:55:26 PM EDT
[#31]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
They're almost ready to unleash their secret weapon...

https://i.imgur.com/4oKgt2Q.jpg
View Quote


Semen terrorism?
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 7:07:33 PM EDT
[#32]
China threatens to nuke Japan

"The Chinese Communist Party aired a video in which it warned Japan of a nuclear response and "full-scale war" if the island nation interferes in China's handling of Taiwan.
The video, which appeared on a channel approved by the CCP, singles out Japan as the one exception to China's policy to not use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear powers.
"We will use nuclear bombs first," the video said. "We will use nuclear bombs continuously. We will do this until Japan declares unconditional surrender for the second time."
The CCP claims that it will "liberate Taiwan," and it warns against Japan deploying "one soldier, one plane or one ship."



Link Posted: 9/15/2021 7:08:35 PM EDT
[#33]
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 9:44:30 PM EDT
[#34]
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 9:48:38 PM EDT
[#35]
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 9:49:57 PM EDT
[#36]
.
What do they need a military for, anyhow?

Can't Shin Hayata just unleash the beta capsule and become Ultraman?
.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 9:51:06 PM EDT
[#37]
The time is right for the commies to take Taiwan
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 9:55:46 PM EDT
[#38]
WW3 is about to kick off.  At least that is my gut feeling I hope I’m wrong
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 10:04:04 PM EDT
[#39]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
They are also recommissioning and refurbishing the Yamato.
View Quote
Sweet!!





Link Posted: 9/15/2021 10:11:34 PM EDT
[#40]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
WW3 is about to kick off.  At least that is my gut feeling I hope I’m wrong
View Quote


you're not.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 10:13:27 PM EDT
[#41]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
If I were in charge in Japan I would be ordering my military to develop nukes.  The USA is over.  We will be Brazil in 10 years.  Our woke leaders can’t even figure how to beat illiterate tribesman from the 6th century.  

I’m betting if their were ever a war between the USA and China we would lose and lose badly.  We aren’t the country we once were.  

A lot people haven’t  figured that out yet.
View Quote


Sad, but true.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 10:17:03 PM EDT
[#42]
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 10:17:08 PM EDT
[#43]
Maser Cannons?

Attachment Attached File
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 10:19:58 PM EDT
[#44]
I bet the Japanese could still seriously fuck up someone's shit if you backed them into a corner. They don't seem to have the same self hate that the Germans do about what they did in WW2.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 10:23:34 PM EDT
[#45]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
Good for them.  Sad that they even have to do this but the USA is MIA.
View Quote


Stupid that they waited until they're up shit creek without a paddle. It's not sad they have to do this, they should have been doing this shit for 30 years. Why it is our job to police their backyard?
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 10:24:44 PM EDT
[#46]
Sure the Japanese don't have any nukes now but they probably have 20 disassembled and able to be put together in 2 days.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 10:27:25 PM EDT
[#47]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
Japan starting to drill
US/UK/AU Intel partnership


Hmm.  What are they seeing?  I'm guessing significant military movements.
View Quote


China is going to take Taiwan, and they're all hoping they stop there.
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 10:27:35 PM EDT
[#48]
I hope there is a Japanese version of Winston Churchill in Japan b
Link Posted: 9/15/2021 10:39:03 PM EDT
[#50]
Japanese better get out the polish & get this bad boy ready...



BIGGER_HAMMER
Arrow Left Previous Page
Page / 2
Close Join Our Mail List to Stay Up To Date! Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.


By signing up you agree to our User Agreement. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win.
Top Top