Japanese Government "No Plans to Possess Nuclear-Powered Submarines"
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The Japanese government stated that it has no plans to possess nuclear-powered submarines in response to the United States' decision to support Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines.
Katsunobu Kato, Chief Cabinet Secretary of the Japanese government, said at a press conference on the 16th, "I understand that there have been various discussions in our country (Japan) regarding the introduction of nuclear-powered submarines," responding to related questions.
Secretary Kato explained, "Currently, the National Defense Program Guidelines and the Mid-Term Defense Program plan to acquire one conventional submarine each year," adding, "I believe this is aimed at maintaining the necessary defense capabilities."
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Earlier, on the 15th (local time), the United States launched a new trilateral security alliance in the Indo-Pacific region called 'AUKUS' with the United Kingdom and Australia, and decided to support Australia's possession of nuclear-powered submarines together with the United Kingdom.
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