In the Diet, the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives began deliberation on the supplementary budget for this year from the 26th.



Prime Minister Kishida emphasized the idea of ​​working closely with the ministerial level to secure "extended deterrence" that protects Japan with the nuclear forces of the United States.

The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party asked questions in the morning at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.



Former Defense Minister Onodera of the Liberal Democratic Party said, "In order to protect the people, you must be in the" nuclear umbrella ", but there is a hole in the umbrella. At the Japan-US summit meeting earlier, did Japan feel confident about "extended deterrence"? "



At the Japan-US summit meeting, Prime Minister Kishida agreed that "extended deterrence" must continue to be unwavering, and that we will work even closer to communicate, including at the ministerial level, in order to secure it firmly. We will continue to confirm trust at various levels and continue our efforts to maintain that trust. "



Also, regarding Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, "Russia is disinformation about Ukraine, but it is the" cognitive war "that induces the thinking of the other country by disinformation. While getting various information on SNS, can we respond to such a situation in Japan? "



Prime Minister Kishida said, "Even when looking at the situation in Ukraine, I strongly feel that it is important to respond to information warfare, including cognitive areas, such as fake news and disinformation via SNS. During discussions on formulating a national security strategy, This is an issue that must be thoroughly considered. We would like to discuss new issues such as cyber and "cognitive warfare", "counterattack capability", and even the space domain. "



Furthermore, touching on the launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea on the 25th, "Ballistic missiles fly in about 10 minutes, but Japan must respond with its own defense power until the United States makes a decision. It is a reality. If the method of attack and the system of weapons change, it is necessary to exercise the ability to protect the people, and I want you to think positively about maintaining the "counterattack ability". "



Prime Minister Kishida said, "In a harsh security environment, we must think realistically and concretely what is necessary to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people. At that time, we must think calmly without excluding all options, including "counterattack ability."