After confirming the policy of strengthening the deterrence and coping power of the Japan-US alliance at the Japan-US summit meeting on the 23rd, Defense Minister Kishi said that the basic division of roles between Japan and the United States would not change. So, he expressed the idea that it is necessary to strengthen the system to protect himself and expand the role that Japan plays.
At the Japan-US summit meeting on the 23rd, we confirmed the policy of strengthening the deterrence and coping power of the Japan-US alliance, including "extended deterrence" that protects Japan with the nuclear forces of the United States.
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Defense Minister Kishi said, "I think that the fact that the basic division of roles between Japan and the United States will not change will continue in the future."
On top of that, "As the security environment surrounding Japan becomes more severe, Japan will drastically strengthen the system to protect itself through independent and voluntary efforts, and expand the role that it can play. Is necessary. "
Then, Minister Kishi headed for the revision of the national security strategy based on the fact that Prime Minister Kishida announced at the Japan-US summit meeting that he would increase defense spending in order to drastically strengthen Japan's defense capabilities. He showed his intention to proceed with the discussion.