日本正在南鸟岛部署反舰导弹和相关军事设施，以强化其西太平洋的军事存在[1]。该岛屿位于东京东南方约1900公里处，扼守太平洋关键海上航道[1]。根据计划，这些装备最早可能于2027年4月1日开始参加实弹演习[1]。
日本计划在该岛部署12式反舰导弹（射程200公里）和25式反舰导弹（射程可达1000公里），其中25式反舰导弹后续可能改进至1500公里射程[1]。据分析，南鸟岛周围1000多公里半径内将处于这些导弹的火力覆盖范围[1]。
中国外交部发言人林剑对此作出回应，称日本的这一举动是其加速"再军事化"的又一佐证[1]。
Japan is deploying anti-ship missiles and related military facilities on Minami Torishima Island, with live-fire exercises planned to begin as early as April 1, 2027 [1]. The island, situated approximately 1,900 kilometers southeast of Tokyo and positioned near the second island chain, controls key Pacific shipping routes [1].
The deployment includes the Type 12 anti-ship missile with a range of 200 kilometers and the Type 25 anti-ship missile capable of striking targets up to 1,000 kilometers away, with potential future upgrades extending the Type 25's range to 1,500 kilometers [1]. According to analysts, the region within a 1,000-kilometer radius surrounding Minami Torishima will fall under the missiles' fire coverage [1]. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian characterized the move as further evidence of Japan's accelerating "remilitarization," asserting that the deployment expands Tokyo's military deterrence capabilities across the western Pacific [1].