Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara on Friday called for stronger anti-drone capabilities following the posting of a drone video on Chinese social media.
Japan’s defense chief Friday called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted on Chinese social media showed a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted navy port west of Tokyo. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara called it a serious security threat.
After the video analysis we have reached a conclusion that the footage was most likely filmed by a flying drone,' Kihara told reporters. 'We are taking the findings extremely seriously,' the minister added. 'If drones harm defense facilities, it could cause serious disruptions to the defense of our country.' Kihara declined to comment how the drone was able to fly over the flattop undetected, citing security reasons.
The development comes at a time Japan is accelerating its military buildup to focus on its counter-strike capability with long-range missiles under the ongoing security strategy adopted in 2022. JS Izumo serves a key role in that strategy. In 2015, a small drone laced with traces of radiation was found on the roof of the prime minister’s office, sparking concerns about drones and their possible use for terrorist attacks.
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