New US base plan in Japan raises concerns

Japan's increased military expenditure and the strengthening of its alliance with the United States have received strong criticism from civil groups and analysts, while the media said the US is planning to establish a command post for its Space Force in Japan in the near future.

The move, if confirmed, will enhance its space capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region in what analysts warned could risk fueling the space race, as the US Space Force is a powerful arm with both offensive and defensive capabilities.

The command post in Japan will be the third of its kind in Asia-Pacific, following the establishment of similar sites in Hawaii and the Republic of Korea last year, Press TV reported.