In response to the joint statement of the Japan-US summit meeting held earlier, which included the determination to strengthen Japan's defense capabilities, Minister of Defense Kishi strengthened defense capabilities in all areas such as space and cyber, and Japan He expressed his intention to expand Japan's role in the US Alliance.
In a joint statement of the Japan-US summit meeting held on the 17th of this month, there was a statement that "we decided to strengthen our own defense capabilities" in order to further strengthen the security of the Japan-US alliance and the region over security. It was included.
After the Cabinet meeting, Defense Minister Kishi told reporters, "We will organically integrate capabilities in all areas, including space, cyber, and electromagnetic waves, and drastically strengthen the system to protect ourselves." I did.
On that basis, he expressed his intention to expand Japan's role in the Japan-US alliance in order to further strengthen deterrence and coping power.
He also mentioned that Taiwan was mentioned in the joint statement, saying, "As China rapidly strengthens its military power, the military balance with Taiwan is leaning toward China. The difference is increasing year by year and continues. I would like to keep an eye on the trends. "