At the ministerial talks on foreign affairs and defense between Japan and the United States held on the 7th, with China and other countries in mind, Japan and the United States made a clear stance of establishing complete consistency and drastically strengthening defense capabilities.
Based on this, the Government of Japan intends to embody the examination of the national security strategy, etc., which Prime Minister Kishida has indicated a policy to revise by the end of the year.
The so-called "2 plus 2", the first ministerial talks on foreign affairs and defense between Japan and the United States since the inauguration of the Kishida administration, was held online on the 7th, sharing concerns about China, which is strengthening its marine expansion. We have put together a joint announcement stating that we will deter actions that impair regional stability and cooperate if necessary.
After confirming that joint analysis will be started on hypersonic technology that is being developed in China, Russia, and North Korea, we are determined to establish complete consistency in Japan and the United States and drastically strengthen our defense capabilities. Was shown.
Based on this, the Government of Japan intends to embody the examination of three security-related documents, such as the National Security Strategy, which Prime Minister Kishida plans to revise by the end of the year, so-called "enemy bases". I would like to discuss all options, including possession of "attack capability".
However, there is a deep-rooted cautious opinion within the Komeito regarding "capacity to attack enemy bases" that "if you make a mistake, it could be regarded as a preemptive attack on Japan", and it will be a major turning point in defense policy. Is likely to require careful explanation and discussion about its necessity and maintenance costs.