Missile Defense Liberal Democratic Party / Komeito Disagreement Focus on Next Cabinet Response September 12, 4:29
Regarding the new policy on missile prevention, the government has released a discourse by Prime Minister Abe stating what measures should be taken by the end of the year.
However, there are disagreements between the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party, and the focus will be on whether the next Cabinet, which will be launched next week, can come up with concrete measures.
Regarding a new security strategy including the ideal missile defense system, the government announced on the 11th that the new interception missile system "Aegis Ashore" was abandoned in Yamaguchi and Akita prefectures as an alternative and deterrent. In consultation with the ruling party on a new policy on missile prevention to strengthen, Prime Minister Abe announced a statement that he would show what he should do by the end of the year.
Prime Minister Abe said, "I would like you to have a firm discussion in the next cabinet. It is natural to discuss seamlessly the protection of the lives and property of the people, and it is our greatest responsibility." I did.
However, while the Liberal Democratic Party is proposing to the government to consider and draw conclusions, including possession of "ability to prevent ballistic missiles even within the other party's territory," the Komeito Party has the minimum necessary defense capabilities. He is cautious about changing the traditional government policy of limiting things.
For this reason, the focus will be on whether the next Cabinet, which will be launched next week, will be able to come up with concrete measures in about three months until the end of the year, with the understanding of both the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party.