Regarding the new policy on missile prevention, the government will not directly touch the possession of the ability to block ballistic missiles even within the opponent's territory, but will develop a "standoff missile" that can attack from outside the enemy's range. Was decided by the Cabinet.
The Cabinet decision also includes the construction of two new Aegis ships as an alternative to the abandoned Aegis Ashore.
The government decided at a cabinet meeting on the 18th a new policy on missile prevention.
In the Cabinet decision, he did not directly touch on the possession of the ability to prevent ballistic missiles even within the opponent's territory, which was called "enemy base attack capability", but instead expressed the expression "the government will continue to consider strengthening deterrence." I stopped.
On the other hand, the range of the Ground Self-Defense Force's "Type 12 surface-to-ship guided missile" has been greatly extended, and it has been developed as a long-range cruise missile "stand-off missile" that can attack from outside the enemy's range. It is supposed to be able to fire from such as.
In addition, as an alternative to the new interception missile system "Aegis Ashore" that was abandoned, it also includes the construction of two new Aegis ships under the name "Aegis System-equipped Ship".
Details such as the functions to be installed on the new Aegis ship will continue to be considered.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato "Not for the purpose of attacking enemy bases"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "The ability improvement of Type 12 surface-to-ship guided ammunition is based on the current defense plan outline and the medium-term defense capability development plan, while ensuring the safety of the Self-Defense Forces. It is intended to strengthen Japan's stand-off defense capabilities, which deal with it from outside the threat zone of Japan, and is not intended to be a so-called "enemy base attack."