A national facility for conducting research toward the development of an "underwater unmanned aerial vehicle", which is a warning and surveillance activity at sea, was completed in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and a ceremony was held on the 5th with the attendance of Minister of Defense Kishi.
The Ministry of Defense is promoting unmanned equipment to maintain its defense capabilities, and research will be conducted at the facility to develop an "underwater unmanned aerial vehicle," which is a sea warning and surveillance activity.
On the 5th, a ceremony was held to celebrate the completion with the attendance of Minister of Defense Kishi. It is necessary to strongly promote research and development. "
After that, Minister Kishi inspected the large water tank installed in the facility and received an explanation from the person in charge about the procedure for performance testing of the sonar mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle.
After the inspection, Minister Kishi told reporters, "It is important to secure superiority not only in land, sea, and air, but also in new areas, and firmly hold down the technology that can become a'game changer'. That's it. "
Defense Minister Kishi "The prime minister should have a solid view of the nation."
Minister of Defense Kishi told reporters in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, "I was surprised to hear that Prime Minister Suga was retiring. I want to do my best to complete my mission for the entire term. "
On top of that, "I would like people who have a solid view of the nation and those who can share the same understanding in promoting Japan's defense policy to take over. The presidential election is also an election to decide the prime minister. So I want to make a firm and appropriate decision. "