The government will continue to consider strengthening deterrence to prevent ballistic missiles, including possession of so-called "enemy base attack capability," but the term of office of members of the House of Representatives will expire in October next year, and the ruling party will There are also voices concerned about the impact on the election, and it is uncertain for the time being whether the discussion will progress concretely.

In the Cabinet decision on a new policy on missile prevention, the government did not directly mention possession of the ability to prevent ballistic missiles even within the opponent's territory, which was called "enemy base attack capability", and continued to "strengthen deterrence." The expression is limited to "the government will consider it."



The government intends to proceed with the examination based on the opinions of the ruling party, centered on the Ministry of Defense and the National Security Agency of the Cabinet Secretariat, and the Liberal Democratic Party said that the security environment surrounding Japan is becoming more severe. There are a number of opinions that discussions should be held immediately and conclusions should be reached.



On the other hand, Komeito said that Secretary-general Ishii said, "Because it will be a direction that will significantly change the way Japan's defense is traditionally, it is necessary to sit down and discuss it with the understanding of the people. We are still cautious, saying, "We are not making progress."



In addition, with the expiration of the term of office of members of the House of Representatives in October next year, voices concerned about the impact on elections and "Amid the demand for response to the new coronavirus, the administration will have to proceed with discussions on" enemy base attack capability ". There are also voices saying, "No," and it is not possible to predict whether the discussion will progress concretely for the time being.