Regarding the radar of the newly built "Aegis system-equipped ship", the Ministry of Defense explained at a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party that it will utilize what was planned to be used in the new interception missile system "Aegis Ashore" that was abandoned. , Acknowledged.
At the Liberal Democratic Party's defense-related meeting held on the 18th, discussions were held on the handling of radar for the newly built "Aegis system-equipped ship" for missile defense.
The Ministry of Defense has indicated that it will utilize what was planned to be used in "Aegis Ashore", which was abandoned, and has a high ability to handle missiles, and it will be possible to reduce maintenance and operation costs. I explained and asked for understanding.
In response, the attendees commented, "I would like you to negotiate so that the price does not rise during the development process," but there was no objection to the policy and it was approved.
On the other hand, regarding the vaccination of the new corona virus, the Ministry of Defense will start inoculation of occupational areas using SDF hospitals nationwide from 29th this month so as not to interfere with the mission of SDF personnel who are dispatching disasters. Reported.