Japan Plans Expert Panel for National Security Strategy Revision

The Japanese government is planning to establish an expert panel in late April to coordinate the revision of three national security documents by the end of the year. According to Ming Pao, sources revealed on Monday that the panel will include experts from various fields such as security, cyber, space, and economic security. On Monday, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held a security research meeting to initiate discussions aimed at revising the 'three security documents' and aims to compile recommendations for the government by the end of April. Ken Jimbo, a professor at Keio University specializing in international security, attended the LDP meeting. He emphasized the necessity of enhancing air defense capabilities to counter new warfare tactics involving the extensive use of drones. Jimbo also called for efforts to strengthen the resilience of U.S. military bases in Japan against potential attacks. He highlighted that the production capacity of defense equipment is a deterrent in itself.