Three documents such as the "National Security Strategy" formulated by the government clearly state the possession of "counterattack capability" to strike enemy missile launch sites, etc., but define it as "the minimum necessary self-defense measures". It emphasizes that there is no change in the concept of exclusively defensive defense.
The full details of the three documents, the "National Security Strategy," "National Defense Strategy," and "Defense Buildup Plan," which the government will formulate by the end of the year, have been revealed in order to drastically strengthen the defense capabilities.
In this document, the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party agreed to possess the "counterattack capability" to strike enemy ballistic missile launch bases. So, it is said that it is because it is no longer possible to respond only with missile defense by interception.
On the other hand, "counterattack capability" is defined as "minimum necessary self-defense measures" and is exercised within the scope of the constitution and international law, and preemptive strikes are not permitted, and there is no change in the concept of exclusively defense. I am emphasizing that there is no
In addition, as equipment for exercising "counterattack capability", in addition to developing and mass-producing an improved version of the domestically produced missile "Type 12 surface-to-ship guided missile" and "high-speed glide missile" used for island defense, the US cruise missile " It includes the steady acquisition of foreign-made missiles with "Tomahawk" in mind.