LDP Missile Defense System Consideration Aegis Ashore Abandoned June 26, 6:33
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Following the government's abandonment of the new interceptor missile system "Aegis Ashore" in Yamaguchi and Akita prefectures, the Liberal Democratic Party is planning to begin discussions on the ideal state of the missile defense system centered on people with experience as defense ministers. , I am aiming to make recommendations for next month.
The government abandoned the deployment of "Aegis Ashore" to both Yamaguchi and Akita prefectures, and decided to discuss the new missile defense system at the NSC = National Security Council.
Defense Minister Kono attended a meeting of both the LDP and Komeito parties on the 25th, listening to the opinions of the ruling party and sharing his thoughts on proceeding with the discussion.
In response to this, the Liberal Democratic Party has set up an examination team chaired by former Defense Minister Onodera, who is chairman of the party's security research, and will begin discussions at the end of this month.
Among these, instead of "Aegis Ashore", what kind of system and equipment should be used to strengthen the missile defense capability, how to improve deterrence including possession of "enemy base attack capability", role of Japan and the United States It is expected that opinions will be exchanged regarding the division of labor. The discussions will be concentrated and we will aim for recommendations next month.
On the other hand, the Komeito will hold discussions within the party, but will take a cautious stance, considering that the government has denied that it possesses "enemy base attack capability," and intends to respond while observing the discussions between the government and the LDP. is.