Prime Minister Kishida said that in addition to diplomatic power, he must also strengthen defense capabilities. He said that Japan is in the midst of the most severe and complex security environment in the post-war era.
There were 401 graduates of the National Defense Academy this year, and of these, 35 people declined their military appointments because they wanted to work for private companies, which is 11 fewer than last year. The government is making concerted efforts to realize the goals set forth in the three security-related documents.