A meeting was held in Washington to discuss the security policies of Japan and the United States, and opinions were exchanged on the LDP's proposal to the government, such as possession of "counterattack capability" to deal with ballistic missiles.
The meeting was held on the 3rd at the CSIS = Center for Strategic and International Studies, an American think tank, and was attended by former Defense Minister Onodera, who is the chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Security Investigation Committee, and American experts.
In this, Mr. Onodera pointed out that "the security environment surrounding Japan is becoming more severe, and the strengthening of the military power of China, North Korea, and Russia is remarkable," and "counterattack" to deal with ballistic missiles and the like. He explained that the party had recommended to the government to possess "capacity."
On top of that, "When an enemy bomber or battleship approached and attacked, it was not necessary to attack the opponent's territory, but now North Korea is conducting ballistic missile launch experiments, etc., directly from the opponent's territory. It can be attacked, "he emphasized the need to possess" counterattack capability. "
In response, attendees would say, "'Counterattack capability' is new to the alliance and many American experts need it in Japan, while there is no joint US-Japan headquarters. There are many questions about how to counterattack, "he said.
Before President Biden visits Japan from the 22nd of this month, there is active debate over security policy among US and Japanese stakeholders.