日本將V‑22魚鷹機部署至佐賀基地 加強西南防務應對中國壓力

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(Kyodo News via AP)

2025年7月9日，日本陸上自衛隊首批V‑22魚鷹機（Osprey）正式抵達西南新營地「佐賀營區」（Camp Saga），將在中、8月前陸續部署全機17架至此，作為強化對中國海軍與空軍日益積極行動的戰術回應  。

魚鷹機兼具直升機起降、飛機高速飛行能力，預計結合鄰近佐世保「兩棲快速展開旅」（Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade）進行島礁防禦聯合部屬  。其主要任務涵蓋人員／裝備投送、遠程支援及災害救援等功能，對維護南西諸島國土具有重要戰略意義。

然而此舉在當地引發安全疑慮與噪音抗議，曾以口號「不要魚鷹」抗議，理由包括過去2023年美軍魚鷹於日本外海墜毀，導致8名空勤人員殉職，以及2024年日軍機起飛時傾覆意外 ()。防衛大臣中谷元表示仍會堅持部署，稱魚鷹具備遠優於傳統直升機的整體性能，對國土防衛與災害應變助益良多  。

🔍 三大觀察重點 | Three Key Takeaways

1. 西南防務重心轉移應對中國威脅
    

   將17架魚鷹機部署至九州佐賀，結合兩棲快速部隊應對南西諸島安全挑戰。

2. 戰略機動能力顯著提升
    

   Osprey整合離島運輸、人員投送與災害救援任務，是島嶼防衛新支柱。

3. 地方反對聲音與安全考量齊現
    

   在地居民憂慮機件事故與噪音干擾，安全與環境風險引發熱議。

    

Japan Deploys Osprey Fleet to Camp Saga Amid China Tensions

On July 9, 2025, Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force began stationing its V‑22 Osprey fleet at the newly commissioned Camp Saga in southwestern Japan, with the full complement of 17 aircraft expected to arrive by mid‑August. The strategic move aims to bolster defenses amid rising regional tensions with China  .

The Ospreys, capable of vertical takeoff and winged flight, will be integrated with the nearby Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade in Sasebo to enhance island defense and rapid response capabilities, including logistics support, personnel transport, and disaster relief  .

Despite their operational value, the deployment has sparked local protests and safety concerns. Residents cite past incidents such as the 2023 U.S. Osprey crash that claimed eight lives, and a 2024 accident involving a Japanese Osprey. Prime Minister Nakatani affirmed the continued deployment, praising the aircraft’s utility over traditional helicopters for both defense and humanitarian missions  .

🔍 Three Key Takeaways

1. Strategic Shift to Southwest Defense
    
   • Ospreys moved to Kyushu fortify defense around remote islands, countering China’s assertiveness.
2. Enhanced Mobility & Rapid Response
    
   • The aircraft’s hybrid rotor-wing design enables versatile deployment for defense and disaster relief tasks.

3. Local Concerns Spotlighted
    

   • Community protests highlight safety and noise concerns, underscoring the importance of balancing defense and public welfare.