Marine Corps, held in the Northern Mariana Islands, the amphibious landing exercises. Japan's defense ministry spokesman pointed out that the two countries held a joint landing exercises, but also the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in the island for the first time field exercise ".
 
Japanese defense officials said the amphibious assault vehicle purchase plan is to implement the concept of "dynamic defense" reasonable initiatives outlined by the 2010 National Defense Program Outline ". Perhaps this is not a bubble. However, the situation is very clear: Just as the United States began to adjust the center of gravity "to the Asia-Pacific", the Japanese began to adjust its strategic location, inclined to focus on its southwestern region.

Scholar James Holmes of the U.S. Naval War College in September this year, has analyzed that "Japan is increasingly concerned about the Ryukyu Islands, of course, the Diaoyu Islands. Various types of amphibious vehicle can be used to transport to the southern islands of the GSDF and provide logistical support in the troops arrived, and personnel rotation between the islands. this seems to be another major move to contain China 'troublemakers' in peacetime. wartime this will allow GSDF has the ability to help prevent enemy close to these islands, and enemy vessels to block Strait. development amphibious capability is very cost-effective to Tokyo. "



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