The new Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida allowed the possibility of pre-emptive strikes on enemy bases as part of the revision of the national defense strategy aimed at developing the potential of Japanese troops. He made such a statement in an interview with the largest Japanese newspaper Yomiuri.
He noted that supersonic and ballistic missile technologies continue to develop, and from the point of view of ensuring the security of the Japanese people, it is necessary to begin reviewing the national defense strategy as soon as possible in order to consider all realistic possibilities.
Over the past 17 years, discussions have been underway in Japan about acquiring weapons that will allow a preemptive strike on the missile launchers of one of the main enemies in the region — North Korea. Such a defensive concept would represent a fundamental shift in Tokyo's military strategy. However, as noted by former Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kano, before considering the possibility of adopting such a strategy, it is necessary to clearly define what exactly this concept includes.
Marina Sovina
