tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519488391496270073.post2838326676988615617..comments2024-03-28T08:21:30.796-04:00Comments on War News Updates: Japan's Navy Will Soon Be Carrying Fighter JetsWar News Updates Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12034101783150523332noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519488391496270073.post-25159403662887613632018-05-31T19:11:16.800-04:002018-05-31T19:11:16.800-04:00"And???? Whats the issue with it?" I t..."And???? Whats the issue with it?" I think the issue is that some are stuck in an antiquated post WW2 model that suggests that Japan is not to have a fully functioning military. First of all Imperial Japan is dead, buried, and is NOT coming back EVER. Secondly, the ability and the willingness of America to continue with the current level of responsibility for Japan's defense is wearing thin. Third, if we MUST confront China in the South China Sea we are going to need strong and capable allies who can and will act completely independently of the American military. Japan could serve as an excellent bulwark in this area and a valuable buffer. To do so, they are going to need to increase their military capability. This will also take some of the strain off of America likely improving our relations. <br /><br />What needs to happen to get this done? Some are wed to the post WW2 Japanese Constitution. Unfortunately this agreement is incompatible with the facts and reality of the latter portion of the second decade of the 21st century. If a new constitution is needed to make this happen, then so be it. I applaud these efforts by Japan. B.Posternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519488391496270073.post-18024658438688462502018-05-31T09:47:53.272-04:002018-05-31T09:47:53.272-04:00And????? Whats the issue with it? They are geograp...And????? Whats the issue with it? They are geographically located in the next potential conflict zone and would be facing peer competitor. People raise issues with the perceived offensive capabilities of the mini aircraft carriers but yet i rarely hear anything about the 17 or so submarines that Japan currently fields. <br /><br />So to be fair it should be worth mentioning that China was the first in the region to base fighter aircraft on a aircraft carrier. Tit for Tat anyone? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com