Finished product of domestic defense equipment First exported to the Philippine government 14:01 on August 28
For the first time as a finished product of domestic defense equipment, two types of radar that monitor the movement of aircraft manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric will be exported to the Philippine government.
Based on the "Three Principles of Transfer of Defense Equipment" decided by the Cabinet six years ago, the export of defense equipment is now permitted under certain conditions such as contributing to peace and Japan's security.
On the 28th, Defense Minister Kono announced at a press conference that a contract was signed to export to the Philippine government two types of radar that monitor the movement of aircraft manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric based on the "Three Principles of Transfer of Defense Equipment". did.
Exported is a modification of three fixed-type warning and control radars also used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and one movable small radar that is also used by the Ground Self-Defense Force.The total contract value is about 10 billion yen. To climb.
Overseas exports of defense equipment have been limited to missile parts, etc., and this is the first time that finished products have been exported.
Regarding this contract, Minister Kono said, "The transfer of defense equipment will promote defense cooperation with various countries and strengthen Japan's defense industry. The vision of "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" Would be a match?"