Kono: Changes In Defense Guidelines Are Possible
Japan's defense minister says changes in the country's defense guidelines are possible, following the government's decision to suspend a plan to deploy the land-based Aegis Ashore missile defense system.
Kono Taro said at a news conference on Friday that the government's decision to halt the plan will influence the country's national security strategy.
He added that Japan's midterm defense program may also be revised.
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo told reporters on Thursday that the National Security Council will start discussing new strategies this summer.
