Regarding the repair of the F15 fighter of the Air Self-Defense Force, the Ministry of Defense decided to postpone the installation of anti-ship missiles out of the two types of long-range cruise missiles because the cost increased significantly from the initial estimate, and the repair project itself I decided to continue.
The Ministry of Defense has been considering refurbishing the Air Self-Defense Force's F15 fighter so that it can carry two types of long-range cruise missiles, etc., and has continued negotiations with the US side regarding the cost required for the refurbishment.
Of the two types of long-range cruise missiles, it is expected that the initial cost will increase significantly from the initial estimate because it is necessary for an American manufacturer to newly develop a production line for necessary parts. We have decided to forgo the installation of the anti-ship missile "LRASM" with a range of about 900 km.
However, in order to continue the F15 renovation project itself and install a surface-to-ground missile "JASSM" with a similar range, the budget request for the next fiscal year will include it as a "matter request" that does not specify the specific amount. , I will record the specific amount in the budget compilation at the end of the year.