Successful new missile interception experiment Defense Minister "Increase deterrence" November 20, 13:27

Regarding the first successful interception experiment of ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile with a new type of interception missile jointly developed by Japan and the United States, Minister of Defense Kishi demonstrated the high development capabilities of both Japan and the United States, and demonstrated deterrence. He showed the idea that it would lead to an increase.

Regarding the new interception missile "SM3 Block 2A" jointly developed by Japan and the United States, the Missile Defense Agency of the U.S. Department of Defense announced on the 16th of this month that it succeeded in conducting the first ICBM interception test off the coast of Hawaii. ..



Regarding this, Defense Minister Kishi said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "The success of the experiment is the result of combining the excellent technologies of Japan and the United States. It demonstrates the high reliability and capability of the new interceptor missile and is a deterrent. Will increase. "



On top of that, Minister Kishi said, "Since we are planning to deploy in Japan from next year onward, we will steadily proceed with the deployment and take all possible measures to deal with the threat of ballistic missiles."