Minister of Defense Kishi inspected the Maritime Self-Defense Force's escort ship "Izumo", which is effectively "aircraft carrier", and expressed his intention to continue necessary repairs so that the state-of-the-art stealth fighter F35B can arrive and depart. rice field.
The largest ship in the Maritime Self-Defense Force, the escort ship "Izumo", is being virtually "aircraft carrier" so that the state-of-the-art stealth fighter F35B deployed in the Air Self-Defense Force can arrive and depart. The first landing test was conducted with the cooperation of the US military.
On the morning of the 8th, Minister of Defense Kishi inspected "Izumo" at the Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, so that the F35B could be painted yellow to mark when it took off, and could withstand the heat of arrival and departure. I checked the condition of the deck that was repaired.
After the inspection, Minister Kishi told reporters, "In order to respond to the new security environment and to prepare firmly for the protection of Japan's sea and sky, including the vast Pacific Ocean side, F35B can arrive and depart. Is indispensable for the implementation of defense policy. "
In addition, Minister Kishi communicated his intention to provide support to his family by having a dialogue with the family of SDF personnel dispatched overseas for anti-piracy activities and training in a wheelchair, and taking into account the voices of anxiety raised. I did.