Komei To discuss how the new missile defense system should be: July 15, 18:53
Following the abandonment of deployment of the new interceptor missile system "Aegis Ashore" in both Yamaguchi and Akita prefectures, the Komeito confirmed that the new missile defense system would be discussed.
Following the abandonment of the deployment of "Aegis Ashore" to both Yamaguchi and Akita prefectures, the Komeito held a diplomatic security survey meeting, and the Ministry of Defense officials and others gave a background of the abandonment of the deployment, the Aegis ship and ground deployment. I received an explanation about the current missile defense system, which is a combination of the type 3 interceptor missile PAC3.
Although the representatives who attended stated that they should proceed with the examination of alternatives and that the concept of the missile defense system should not be changed significantly, the Liberal Democratic Party discussed the pros and cons of possession. It means that there was no mention of the "enemy base attack capability" that is present.
It was confirmed that in the future, we would like to invite experts to listen to their opinions and discuss the ideal state of the new missile defense system.