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1월 10일자 니혼게이자이신문에서는 일본 공군자위대에서 5년간 1조엔을 우주분야에 투자해서 2027년까지 항공우주 자위대를 만든다고 합니다. 기사는 아래에 있고 Nikkei.com에서 가져왔습니다.

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방위 강화, 우주 분야에 1조엔 투자 항공 우주 자위대에

새로운 안보관련 3대 문서에서 사이버, 전자파 신영역을 강화하기 위한 분야로 우주분야를 선정했다. 정부는 2023년부터 5년간 1조엔을 투자한다. 적의 미사일 발사 거점 등을 요격할 수 있는 반격 능력과 미사일 요격에 필요한 정보 수집 능력 강화 등을 목적으로 27년까지 우주를 이용한 자위대 활동 기반을 정비하려는 것이다. 적국의 군사활동을 감시하는 안보위성의 중요성이 커지고 있는 것이 배경이다.

이 뉴스기사는 3일전에 니혼게이자이 영문판의 기사로 나온 “미국의 일본 안보 우산을 우주로 넓혔다” 기사와 궤를 같이 합니다.

TOKYO — The U.S. is finalizing plans to extend its security umbrella for Japan into space, seeking to protect satellites crucial in military surveillance and operations, Nikkei has learned.

The expanded protection would be covered by Article 5 of the U.S.-Japan security treaty, which obligates Washington to defend Japan if territory under its administrative control is attacked. Japan’s satellites would be deemed as under such control.

The two allies, with an eye on China and Russia, aim to bolster deterrence by underscoring their commitment to responding against an enemy attack with force.

Japan and the U.S. aim to include the provision in the joint statement from their “two-plus-two” security talks between defense and diplomatic chiefs set for Wednesday in Washington. Plans call for the statement from the summit two days later between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House to include the arrangement as well.

Cyberspace was added to the U.S. defense commitment in 2019, expanding from land, air or maritime attacks.

Military activity in space is rising. China and Russia have intensified efforts to obstruct the use of space by others, interfering with satellite communications and developing missiles and laser weapons to destroy satellites. The two countries also are said to be advancing plans for satellites capable of attacking those of other countries.

Russia’s war in Ukraine has highlighted the importance of space for military purposes as well. Satellite communications are essential for launching missiles and operating drones, while Western intelligence provided to Ukraine on Russian troop positions has played a role on the battlefield. Satellites are vital in strengthening Japan’s defense capabilities, including readiness for a Taiwan contingency. Japan’s revised defense strategy emphasizes the importance of long-range missiles, as well as the use of electromagnetic waves and drones — all of which rely on satellites.

주간동아에서는 올해 1월1일자 기사로 일본이 세계3위 군사대국으로 간다는 기사를 냈습니다.

기사링크: https://weekly.donga.com/List/3/all/11/3860143/1