Suspension of Aegis Ashore deployment Prime Minister “Unable to proceed due to differences in explanations” June 16 20:07
Regarding the deployment of the new interceptor missile system "Aegis Ashore", Prime Minister Abe announced to the reporters on the night of the 16th that the defense minister Kono announced that the plan was suspended After explaining the reason for the suspension, he indicated that he would discuss it at the NSC (National Security Council) so that there would be no gap in Japan's defense.
Among them, Prime Minister Abe said, "We have approved the decision of Defense Minister Kono to stop the process for Aegis Ashore on Friday 12th. Since the assumptions I have explained to the local people so far are different, We decided that if we couldn't go any further," he said.
In addition, he said, "It is an important mission of the government to protect the lives and peaceful lives of the people from the threat of ballistic missiles. There should be no gap in Japan's defense. Necessary to protect Japan in the future. I would like to thoroughly discuss such measures at the National Security Council."