"Aegis Ashore" Defense Minister Chen Xie reported the verification results to the LDP

"Aegis Ashore" Defense Minister Reported the verification result to the LDP Chen Xie September 4 12:49

Regarding the abandonment of deployment of the new interception missile system "Aegis Ashore" in both Yamaguchi and Akita prefectures, Defense Minister Kono explained at the meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party that he was explaining to the locals without accurately estimating the scale of the repair I made a report and apologized, "It has become a lack of sincerity."

Regarding the deployment of "Aegis Asshore", the government said that it is necessary to repair the missile itself in order to safely drop the device called "booster" used when launching interception missiles, this June, Yamaguchi Abandoned deployment to both Akita prefectures.

At a security-related meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party held on the 4th, Defense Minister Kono reported the results of the verification of the circumstances and said, "I am very sorry for the lack of sincere response to the local people. Yesterday, Prime Minister Abe. When I made a report, I received a severe scolding," and apologized, and emphasized the idea to prevent recurrence by thoroughly sharing information within the organization.

According to the verification results compiled by the Ministry of Defense, we determined that it is possible to limit the drop position of the "booster" at the adult stage by modifying the software, but with the US side based on the specific layout of the facility etc. As a result of further discussions, it was found that in late May this year it was found that a major refurbishment, including the missile itself, was necessary, and it was abandoned for deployment.

In addition, North Korea has launched a series of ballistic missiles and hastily deployed, resulting in a lack of caution.

On the other hand, since the United States is developing "Aegis Asshore", there is a limit to the simulation of the falling position as the Ministry of Defense, and it is said that the scale of the repair could not be accurately estimated.

Defense Minister Kono "Responsible as Minister"

Kono said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "While interacting with the United States, I explained to the locals, but these were done in different departments. Information sharing and communication between departments I have to think about it in the future. It is necessary to thoroughly say "put up bad information to the top quickly", and I am very sorry and have a responsibility as a minister."