Aegis Asshore Recognizing that it is difficult to deploy alternative land Kono Defense Minister June 25, 11:59
Regarding the deployment plan of the new interception missile system "Aegis Ashore", Defense Minister Kono decided to a reporter to abandon the deployment to Yamaguchi and Akita prefectures at the National Security Council held by the government on the 24th. After making it clear that they have done so, they realized that it would be difficult to deploy to an alternate location.
In this context, Defense Minister Kono "reported to NSC about the process that led to the suspension of the deployment process and had discussions. We decided to abandon the deployment of Aegis Asshore in Yamaguchi and Akita prefectures." He stated that he made the decision to abandon deployment to Yamaguchi and Akita prefectures.
In addition, Kono said, "We have the prospect that finding an alternative location will be extremely difficult." He also acknowledged that it would be difficult to deploy "Aegis Asshore" in an alternative location. ..
In addition, it was clarified that the decision was conveyed to the governors of Yamaguchi and Akita prefectures on the morning of the 25th. Furthermore, Minister Kono would like to discuss the missile defense system in place of "Aegis Ashore" by saying, "We would like to discuss it at the NSC and to firmly exchange opinions with the ruling party. Naturally, we would like to continue discussions between Japan and the United States." He said, "We are discussing with the ruling party and the United States while promoting discussions as the government.