3 Expenditures

The expenditures required to implement

the defense force developments described

in this program amount to approximately

24,670 billion yen in FY2013 prices. For the

duration of this program, in harmony with

other measures taken by the Government,

approximately 700 billion yen will be

secured by means of further streamlining

and rationalization through efforts such as

equipment procurement reform. The annual

defense budgets for the implementation of

this program will be allocated within a limit

of approximately 23,970 billion yen over the

next fi ve years.

Section 3 Build-Up of Defense Capability in FY2017

Japan will steadily build up its defense capability during

FY2017, which is the fourth fi scal year under the NDPG

and MTDP, to establish a Dynamic Joint Defense Force,

based on these programs.

As part of this build-up, Japan will improve its

defense capabilities, focusing on further enhancement of

joint functions in order to seamlessly and dynamically

fulfi ll its defense responsibilities, which include providing

an effective deterrence and response to a variety of

security situations, and supporting stability in the Asia-

Pacifi c region, as well as improving the global security

environment. In doing so, Japan will place particular

State Minister of Defense Wakamiya giving a speech at the rollout ceremony for the fi rst F-35A for the ASDF (Texas, U.S.A.) (September 2016)

Fig. II-2-2-2 Annex from the Medium Term Defense Program

Service Equipment Quantity

GSDF

Mobile Combat VehiclesArmored VehiclesAmphibious VehiclesTilt-Rotor AircraftTransport Helicopters (CH-47JA)Surface-to-Ship Guided MissilesMid-Range Surface-to-Air Guided MissilesTanksHowitzers (excluding mortars)

992452176

9 companies5 companies

4431

MSDF

Destroyers (Aegis-Equipped Destroyers)SubmarinesOther ShipsTotal (Tonnage) Fixed-Wing Patrol Aircraft (P-1)Patrol Helicopters (SH-60K)Multipurpose Helicopters (Ship-Based)

5 (2)55

15 (approx. 52,000 t)23239

ASDF

New Airborne Early Warning (Control) Aircraft Fighters (F-35A)Fighter Modernization (F-15)New Aerial Refueling/Transport AircraftTransport Aircraft (C-2)Upgrade of PATRIOT Surface-to-Air Guided Missiles (PAC-3 MSE)

428263

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Joint units Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 3

Note: Acquisition of ship-based unmanned aerial vehicles will be allowed within the number of Patrol Helicopters (SH-60K) specifi ed above.

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emphasis on the following measures: ISR capabilities;

intelligence capabilities; transport capabilities; command,

control, communication, intelligence (C3I) capabilities;

response to attacks on remote islands; response to

ballistic missile attacks; response to outer space and

cyberspace threats; response to large-scale disasters, etc.;

and international peace cooperation efforts, etc., while

also focusing on ensuring technological superiority, and

the maintenance and enhancement of defense production

and technological bases.

Furthermore, considering the increasingly severe

situation in Japan’s public fi nance, Japan will strive to

achieve greater effi ciencies and streamlining through

efforts such as longer-term contracts, while harmonizing

these efforts with other measures taken by the Government.

Fig. II-2-3-1 (Main Aspects of Build-up of Defense Capabilities for FY2017)

See

Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kobayashi giving instructions on board the Frigate Kaga at its delivery and commission ceremony (March 2017)

Fig. II-2-3-1 Main Aspects of Build-up of Defense Capabilities for FY2017

Submarine (3,000 t-class) (image)

Fighter Aircraft (F-35A)

Aerial Refueling and Transport Aircraft (KC-46A)

Tilt-Rotor Aircraft (V-22)

SM-3 Block II-A

Category Main Programs

Effective deterrence and response to various situations

Ensure security of the sea and airspace surrounding Japan

●Acquire unmanned aerial vehicle (Global Hawk); ●build a submarine; ●build a minesweeper; ●build an acoustic research ship, etc.

Response to attacks on remote islands

●Procure fi ghter aircraft (F-35A); ●establish a temporary F-35 squadron (provisional title) at Misawa Base; ●acquire new aerial refueling / transport aircraft (KC-46A); ● procure type-03 middle-range surface-to-air guided missiles (improved); ●develop type-12 surface-to-ship guided missiles (advanced) and new air-to-ship guided missiles for reconnaissance aircraft; ●procure transport helicopters (CH-47JA); ●acquire tilt-rotor aircraft (V-22); ● procure transport aircraft (C-2); ●acquire type-16 maneuver combat vehicles; ● establish the Ground Component Command; ●establish the Amphibious Rapid Development Brigade; ●develop infrastructure for the Southwestern Area Security Unit, etc.

Response to ballistic missile attacks

●Procure advanced ballistic missile interceptor (SM-3 Block IIA); ●study and research future ballistic missile interceptor system, etc.

Response in outer space●Strengthen efforts on space surveillance; ●utilize satellite communication; ●make use of commercial imagery satellite and meteorological satellite information, etc.

Response in cyberspace ●Develop infrastructure for practical combat cyber exercise and penetration test, etc.Response to large-scale disasters

●Maintain and strengthen functions of camps and bases that will serve as hubs during a disaster; ●carry out training on large-scale and special disasters, etc.

Strengthening intelligencecapabilities

●Strengthen the Defense Attaches management system; ●enhance capability to collect and analyze intelligence, etc.

Stabilization of the Asia-Pacifi c region and improvement of the global security environment

●Strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation for stabilizing the Asia-Pacifi c region, and carry out training and exercises as needed and as appropriate. More actively participate in international peace cooperation activities, etc. in order to respond appropriately to global security and other issues.

Measures for the strengthening of the Japan-U.S. Alliance

●While maintaining the deterrence of the U.S. Forces, steadily carry out specifi c measures including the realignment of the U.S. Forces in Japan to mitigate the impact on local communities, including those in Okinawa.

Measures for personnel and education

●Along with securing talented personnel who will take a role in national defense, carry out a comprehensive study on necessary measures and ensuring those measures are appropriately taken, including strengthening recruiting operations and re-employment assistance, raising the staffi ng rate of SDF reserve personnel in order to ensure the robustness of the SDF, while also implementing measures to support female personnel to achieve their potentials.

Initiatives for greater effi ciency●Proceed with various initiatives and save approx. 204 billion yen to greater effi ciency in

all areas of the procurement of equipment.

Initiatives for policies regarding defense equipment and technology

●Promote strategic initiatives including enhancing research and development in light of the Defense Technology Strategy and expanding the Innovative Science and Technology Initiative for Security program (funding program);

●steadily proceed with the procurement program of the project management focused equipment, etc., while also implementing measures in accordance with joint operation and categorization;

●work closely with the private sector, reinforce effective defense equipment and technology cooperation posture through intelligence gathering such as the needs of its counterparts, providing comprehensive support including assistance for maintenance and repair of equipment, and sending out information;

●promote measures for maintaining and reinforcing the base by initiatives such as discovering and utilizing outstanding technology held by small and medium sized enterprises and carefully assessing the reality of the supply chain.

Other (projects pertaining to the structure and the strength of the organization)

●Reorganization into rapid deployment division and brigade (8th Division and 14th Brigade); ●establishment of the GSDF Education and Training Research Command; ● establishment of the GSDF Intelligence School (provisional title); ●establishment of the Southwestern Air Defense Force, etc.

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Building a Dynamic Joint Defense Force

Establishment of the Ground Component CommandCommentary

In light of the increasingly severe security environment surrounding Japan, the GSDF will establish the Ground Component Command

(GCC) at the end of FY2017, for the purpose of carrying out swift and fl exible nationwide operations of its basic operational units

(divisions and brigades) under the joint operation of the three services.

Currently fi ve regional armies of the GSDF stand in parallel, and each army is operated under its Commanding General. Upon the

establishment of the GCC, the operation of the GSDF will integrally fall under the Commander of the GCC, leading to swift and fl exible

nationwide operations of the GSDF divisions and brigades, etc. under the joint operation.

Furthermore, putting the GCC in sole charge of coordination with the Joint Staff, Self-Defense Fleet, Air Defense Command, and

the U.S. Forces in Japan for both peacetime and contingency operations, which is currently being carried out by each army, will lead

to more expeditious and smooth coordination, resulting in improved effectiveness of the joint operation.

Increasing the Number of SubmarinesCommentary

As neighboring countries intensify their maritime activities, the MSDF is taking steps

to increase its submarine force both in quality and quantity for the protection of the

seas surrounding Japan.

While the MSDF has worked to improve the capability of the force in terms of

quality, the FY2017 budget calls for the construction of a new type of submarine. In order to better respond to submarines of other

countries which have increased performance including quietness, the future submarine will have an improved detection as well as

stealth capabilities compared to conventional submarines.

In terms of quantity, in addition to an ongoing initiative to increase the force by building a new submarine and extending the life

of existing submarines, the 6th Submarine Division will be newly established in FY2017 in accordance with the National Defense

Program Guidelines (NDPG), increasing the number of submarine divisions from fi ve to six.

With these initiatives, the MSDF is expected to acquire 22 submarines by the mid-2020s as specifi ed in the NDPG.

FY2017 submarine (3,000 ton class) (Image)

Establishment of the Southwestern Air Defense ForceCommentary

In recent years, China has been increasing and intensifying

its activities both in quality and quantity in sea areas and

airspace including the East China Sea, and the number of

scrambles by the ASDF has been on a drastic rise. The

ASDF is steadily reinforcing the defense posture in the

southwestern region through measures such as creating

one new squadron in the Air Warning Unit at Naha Air Base

in 2014, and establishing the 9th Air Wing by increasing

the number of fi ghter squadrons to two in 2016. In

FY2017, based on the importance of its missions and roles

it is tasked with, the Southwestern Composite Air Division, which was historically positioned as a sub-unit to air defense forces, will

be upgraded and reorganized into the Southwestern Air Defense Force for enhancing the defense posture in the southwestern region.

Northern Air Defense Force

Central Air Defense Force

Western Air Defense Force

Southwestern Air Defense Force

Southwestern CompositeAir Division

Abolishment of the Southwestern Composite Air Division and establishment

of the Southwestern Air Defense Force

Receiving the unit fl ag

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