In connection with the U.S. government's release of a report on unidentified flying objects, the so-called UFO, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said he would take appropriate action if he received information that could affect Japan's defense. He said he had never witnessed a UFO.
According to the report released by the US government on the 25th, which summarizes the analysis results on unidentified flying objects, so-called UFOs, more than 140 sightings have been reported by the military and others, but most of them are true. Still, no conclusions have been reached.
In connection with this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference in the afternoon that the need for an investigation in Japan "in Japan, it will affect defense and security, including during missions such as anti-aircraft invasion measures and warning surveillance. If we receive information that could cause a violation, we will take appropriate action, even if it is an indistinguishable object in the air. "
On the other hand, Mr. Kato said, "Unfortunately, I have never encountered or witnessed a UFO."