Defense Minister Onodera visits GuamDefense Minister Onodera visits Guam

Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff visits South Sudan and DjiboutiChief of Staff of the Joint Staff visits South Sudan and Djibouti

MSDF Chief of Staff visits SingaporeMSDF Chief of Staff visits Singapore

Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff visits BruneiChief of Staff of the Joint Staff visits Brunei

Preparing a playground for an orphanage in Juba (UNMISS)Preparing a playground for an orphanage in Juba (UNMISS)

African Festa 2013 in YokohamaAfrican Festa 2013 in YokohamaExpansion of South Sudan PKO activity areaExpansion of South Sudan PKO activity area

FY2013 Maritime Self-Defense Force Overseas Training CruiseFY2013 Maritime Self-Defense Force Overseas Training Cruise

4th Coordination Center personnel and 4th engineer unit dispatched for South Sudan PKO

4th Coordination Center personnel and 4th engineer unit dispatched for South Sudan PKO

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Regarding Response to Cyber AttacksRegarding Response to Cyber Attacks

TOPICS

The 12th IISS AsiaSecurity Summit(Shangri-La Dialogue)and Bilateral Talks

The 12th IISS AsiaSecurity Summit(Shangri-La Dialogue)and Bilateral Talks

The 12th IISS Asia Security Summit (Shangri-La Dialogue) and Japan–U.S.–Korea Defense Ministerial Meeting

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Both parties agreed to make efforts toward signing the Japan–Indonesia Defense Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding at an earliest date possible. They also agreed to advance bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the field of defense based on strategic partnerships approved at the Japan–Indonesia Summit Meeting.

Meeting with Indonesian Defence MinisterPurnomo Yusgiantoro

Both parties discussed Japan–France defense exchanges and cooperation as well as the regional situation in advance to the Japan–France Summit Meeting. They agreed that discussions will further continue in each field of Japan –France defense exchanges.

Meeting with French Defense MinisterJean-Yves Le Drian

Mr. Onodera expressed his gratitude for the efforts of Singapore Ministry of Defense in hosting the Shangri-La Dialogue. They exchanged views on the regional situation and the multilateral cooperation in the field of security.

Meeting with Singapore Defence Minister Dr. Ng Eng Hen

Mr. Onodera expressed his appreciation for Singapore’s great contributions to regional security as the host country for the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Courtesy call on Singapore Prime MinisterLee Hsien Loong

Both parties discussed Japan–U.K. defense exchanges and cooperation as well as the regional situation in advance to the G8 Summit held in the U.K. They agreed to further develop bilateral defense cooperation as well as cooperate in the fields of information sharing on the regional situation and unit affiliation.

Meeting with U.K. Secretary of Statefor Defence Philip Hammond

Both parties exchanged views on Japan–Australia defense cooperation. In addition to high level and working level talks, both ministers welcomed the wide range of actual cooperation taking place, such as cooperation in UNMISS, and agreed to develop more defense exchange and coopera-tion at each level going forward.

Meeting with Australian Minister for DefenceStephen Smith

Japan–U.S.–Australia Ministers Meeting

The joint statement issued after the meeting emphasized that they agreed to set shared strategic goals, such as the promo-tion of conflict resolution under international law, the strengthening of each nation’s capacity regional challenges including the provision of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and promotion of maritime security.

Japan–U.S.–Australia Defense Ministers Meeting(U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Australian Minister for Defence Stephen Smith)

They discussed regional matters including North Korean issues as well as trilateral defense cooperation, with the results of this meeting released in a joint statement. The three ministers concurred that North Korea’s continued provocations pose a serious threat to regional and world

Japan–U.S.–South Korea Defense Ministers Meeting(U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and South Korean Minister of Defense Kim Kwan-jin）

security and demanded that North Korea comply with its obligations under U.N. Security Council resolutions, including that it abandon its nuclear development programs. Japan, the U.S. and South Korea also agreed to expand their defense cooperation.

The IISS Asia Security Summit (Shangri-La Dialogue) organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS: United Kingdom) was established in order to launch a regional security framework. Every year, many defense ministers among others from the Asia Pacific region gather for this inter-governmental forum and discuss regional issues and defense cooperation, among other topics. This year, the 12th Summit was convened between May 31 and June 2. Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera gave a speech at the Summit, held bilateral talks as well as Japan –U.S.–South Korea Defense Ministers Meeting and Japan

–U.S.–Australia Defense Ministers Meeting. Mr. Onodera paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Singapore and had individual meetings with the defense ministers of Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, the U.K. and France. Each of these talks involved discussions on defense cooperation and the regional situation. Mr. Onodera gave a speech at the Summit titled “Defend-ing National Interests; Preventing Conflict”. In response to audience questions after his speech, Mr. Onodera further explained about the regional situation involving China and North Korea and about Japan’s defense policy.

The 12th IISS Asia Security Summit(Shangri-La Dialogue) and Bilateral TalksThe 12th IISS Asia Security Summit(Shangri-La Dialogue) and Bilateral Talks

I would like to talk about “conflict prevention,” which is the theme of this session. As we all knows, in the Asia-Pacific region, there exists many issues among countries over resources and territories, some of which could easily escalate into a military conflict. It is important to take those issues and tensions and embed them into the mesh of institutions and rules and to create global order where a crisis can be avoided not by violence, but through dialogue. In order to avoid any escalation of any situation, Japan will continue to take a refrained response. At the same time, Japan strongly hopes, and is making every effort to avoid and to prevent unexpected contingences. Specifically, we believe that it is important to cooperate with surrounding countries toward the establishment of crisis-management measures, such as a Maritime Coordina-tion Mechanism, at the earliest possible timing. Increasing predictability in a crisis situation can prevent the occurrence of an accidental contingency. Japan hopes to establish such

a crisis-management mechanism at the earliest possible timing. We wish the outcome of our constructive effort with our surrounding countries may one day serve as an interna-tional model for conflict prevention. North Korea’s nuclear weapons and missile program is a serious threat that undermine the peace and security of the international community and it is absolutely unacceptable. Japan, in close coordination with the United States and South Korea, strongly calls on North Korea to comply with the obligations pursuant to relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR), and to halt acts of provoca-tions, and to take concrete actions towards denuclearization. Furthermore, North Korea’s abduction of Japanese citizens is a matter of grave concern that poses a threat to Japan’s sovereignty and the lives and security of the Japanese people. It is also a clear violation of fundamental human rights, which is a universal issue for the international community. We appreciate each country’s understanding and support toward the complete resolution of this issue.

Defending National Interests; Preventing Conflict

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T O P I C ST O P I C S

Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Iwasakiand Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces Major General Aminuddin

Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff General Shigeru Iwasaki made an official visit to Brunei from June 2 to 6 at the invitation of Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces Major General Aminuddin. During their meeting, both parties discussed Japan–Brunei defense cooperation and exchanges as well as the security situation in the Asia Pacific region. They also confirmed the importance of cooperation under ADMM-Plus and agreed to move forward with closer cooperation going forward.

Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff visits Brunei

Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Iwasaki giving instructions at Japan’s unit camp

Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff General Shigeru Iwasaki visited South Sudan, Uganda and Djibouti between May 19 and May 24, where he visited the units dispatched as part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and units dispatched for anti-piracy activities. Mr. Iwasaki also held discussions with the military leaders of South Sudan, Djibouti and Ethiopia, as well as U.N officials, including the Special Representative and military commander of UNMISS, U.S. and French commanders dispatched to Djibouti and Japan’s ambassador to each of these countries. During these visits, he checked the security situation in each location and was able to help strengthen the foundation for facilitating the activities of dispatched units.

Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff visits South Sudan and Djibouti

Personnel were sent off bythe Defense Minister and other high ranking officials

Training vessel “Kashima”

ing the qualities that are required in SDF officers. In addition, visiting other countries as part of the training not only contributes to the cultivation of an international sensibility among the dispatched officers, but also contributes to the promotion of friendly relations with other countries. The MSDF Overseas Training Cruise has been carried out every year since 1957, with FY2013 marking the 57th time.

The Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Overseas Training Cruise is implemented for junior officers who have graduated from the general officer candidate course at the Maritime Officer Candidate School. The MSDF Overseas Training Cruise is aimed at allowing students to exercise the knowl-edge and skills they have acquired at school in the field, helping students become accustomed to the sea, and develop-

FY2013 Maritime Self-Defense Force Overseas Training Cruise

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scheduled ports of call

162 days from May 22 to October 30

Training vessel “Kashima”, Training vessel “Shirayuki” and Destroyer “Isoyuki”

730

180

about 55,000km

United States (Pearl Harbor), Mexico, Panama, United States (Newport), Canada, United Kingdom, Finland, Russia,

Poland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Djibouti, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam (in order)

The fourth Coordination Center consisting of 20 personnel left Japan on May 19 and June 5 for the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS). In addition, it was decided to dispatch the 4th engineer unit of about 330 personnel, including Lieutenant Colonel

4th Coordination Center personnel and4th engineer unit dispatched for South Sudan PKO

Chief of Staff, MSDF, Katsutoshi Kawano visited Singapore from May 13 to May 16 to take part in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (IMDEX). IMDEX is held every other year in Singapore and this year maritime defense officials from around 50 countries attended. Mr. Kawano held discussions with various maritime chiefs

of staff and gave a presentation on the topic of “Strong Connections made at Sea” at the International Maritime Security Conference. During this presentation he introduced various examples of how the MSDF is working for the stability of maritime security to maritime officials from around the world in attendance.

MSDF Chief of Staff visits Singapore

Guam is an important measure to mitigate the impact of U.S. forces on local communities in Okinawa. Both Japan and the U.S. are developing facilities required for the relocation, bearing appropriate shares of the cost respectively, under the bilaterally agreed policy to implement the early relocation. Also, Mr. Onodera visited an U.S. unit equipped with Global Hawks, engaged in surveillance activities, and THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System) battery deployed in Guam. They are front-line units of the United States Pacific Command whose AOR (area of respon-sibility) covers this region. He confirmed U.S. forces’ efforts to ensure peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

On May 29, Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera visited U.S. military facilities on Guam such as Apra Harbor and Andersen Air Force Base, where part of U.S. Marine Corps forces in Okinawa is supposed to be relocated and facilities for the relocation are being developed. He confirmed that the projects for the relocation were in steady progress. In addition, Mr. Onodera met with Guam Governor Eddie Calvo to discuss such matters as the project for the relocation of U.S. Marine Corps forces in Okinawa to Guam. The Governor stated that he supports an early relocation of U.S. Marine Corps forces in Okinawa to Guam. The relocation of U.S. Marine Corps forces in Okinawa to

Defense Minister Onodera visits GuamDefense Minister Onodera visits Guam

Tetsuo Umemoto (commanding officer). The advance team of about 40 members left Japan on May 26, followed by the 1st main body of about 150 members on June 2 and the 2nd main body of about 140 members on June 16.

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A C T I V I T I E SMEETING WITH FOREIGN LEADERS

The JSDF’s booth displayed photographs and camouflage uniforms, while PR pamphlets were handed out to visitors

The JSDF took part in African Festa 2013 in Yokohama, an international cooperation event sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the International Peace Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet Office on May 11 and 12 in Yokohama’s Naka Ward (Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse). The JSDF’s booth showcased photographs of its PKO activities with a focus on its current mission in South Sudan. Camouflage uniforms were also on display, while PR pamphlets were handed out to visitors. This helped the JSDF booth to attract a large number of visitors on both days of the event.

African Festa 2013 in Yokohama

Defense, was established in order to examine cooperation with foreign countries and related organizations, develop-ment of manpower to secure human resources with counter-cyber attack knowledge, and cooperation with defense industries. In order to smoothly establish the Cyber Defense Unit (provisional name), the Cyber Defense Unit Preparatory Office was set up in the Joint Staff Office on May 16, 2013. Since the handling of cyber attacks are urgent and pressing issue, continual and proactive efforts will be made to strengthen the SDF’s ability to counteract cyber attacks.

A5. Based on the Cyber Policy mentioned earlier, the fiscal 2013 budget for the MOD and SDF calls for the establish-ment of the Cyber Defense Unit (provisional name) in order to more apply combat threats of cyber attacks, which are growing more complex and sophisticated with each passing day. A budget has also been appropriated for enhancing and strengthening operational infrastructure, including network monitoring projects and research on technologies to create cyber attack practice environments. In February 2013, the Cyber Policy Review Committee, chaired by the Parliamentary Senior Vice Minister of

Q5. Please tell us about the future activities of the MOD and SDF in terms of counteracting cyber attacks.

SDF exchange information on cyberspace issues and information security. Japan–U.S. joint training exercises are held to deal with possible cyber attacks. These efforts help the MOD and SDF promote cooperation and collaboration with the U.S. and the international community.

A4. Since it is difficult for the MOD and SDF alone to achieve stable use of cyberspace, they work closely with relevant agencies such as the National Information Security Center (NISC). Participating in “Japan–US IT Forum” and “Japan –U.S. Cyber Dialog” launched under an agreement between the leaders of Japan and the U.S., the MOD and

Q4. What kind of collaboration is taking place with relevant agencies and foreign countries?

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Command system modeling

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Cyber Attack Response Department

Cyber Attack Response Assessment Department

Cyber Attack Modeling Department

Environment for conducting cyber attack training drills for command system operators

Internet

DII Open System

DII Close System

The 6 pillars of comprehensive cyber attack countermeasures

(Firewall and virus software, etc.)

(Network monitoring system, cyber defense analysis equipment, etc.)

(Execute “Instruction concerning the Protection of Ministry of Defense Information” and strengthen rules system, etc.)

Activities to promote education, Self inspection, auditing, etc.

(Study abroad at Carnegie Mellon University institutes and domestic graduate schools in Japan, provide specialized education at National Defense Academy of Japan, etc.)

(Collaboration with related ministries and agencies National Information Security Center and related countries such as the U.S., etc.)

(Research into technologies for creating cyber attack practice environments, etc.)

Enhancement of information communication system security1

Development of protection system2

Development of rules3

Human resource development4

Promotion of information sharing5

Research on the latest technologies6

Minister of Defense

Internal Bureau Joint Staff Office Air Staff OfficeMaritime Staff OfficeGround Staff Office

Command Control Communication Computers Systems Command (C4SC)

Cyber Defense Unit (provisional name) GSDF (System Protect Unit)

MSDF (Signal Security & Monitoring Troop)

ASDF（System Audit Unit）

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DII Close System

Information gathering/sharingProtectionExercisesStudy and researchTechnical support

Various information systems

Q3. Tell us about specific measures being implemented to counteract cyber attacks.

networks around the clock. C4SC has not only set up an intrusion prevention system to enhance the security of information communication systems and protection systems including cyber defense analysis equipment, but also created rules that define guidelines and approaches to counter cyber attack response and conducted research on the latest technologies in a bid to meet necessary comprehensive measures including personnel and technological infrastructure enhancement.

A3. The SDF handles cyber attacks by operating the neces-sary functions in an integrated manner to protect its own information systems, while also contributes to the government’s overall response by accumulating advanced knowledge and skills on cyber attacks. In addressing potential cyber attacks, the Command Control Communication Computers Systems Command (C4SC), which is charged with operating and maintaining the SDF’s Defense Information Infrastructure (DII) and Central Command System (CCS), monitors SDF communications

Q2. What kinds of measures are taken by Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Force to deal with cyber attacks?

In September 2012, the MOD formulated a report called “Toward Stable and Effective Use of Cyberspace (Cyber Policy)” as a set of guidelines for ensuring consistency and uniformity in the implementation of measures. In this regard, the MOD is promoting necessary efforts to ensure the stability of cyberspace.

A2. Ensuring stability in cyberspace is essential for the Self-Defense Force (SDF) to execute its duties and missions. Cabinet Secretariat heads the uniform and cross-sectoral information security measures being taken by the govern-ment, while the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and SDF work on the protection of their own systems and networks.

Q1. What does cyber attack mean? Can you describe the features and current situation of cyber attacks?

A1. Although there is no established definition of the term “cyber attack”, it generally refers to an attack that takes place over a communications network or using an informa-tion system, such as unauthorized access, data theft or destruction, execution of unauthorized program and DDoS attack (Distributed Denial of Service attack). As cyberspace is expanding, cyber attacks may cause serious damages

Launching the Cyber Defense Unit (provisional name) Preparatory Office

Regarding Response to Cyber AttacksRegarding Response to Cyber Attacks

across a wide swath of social activities. Furthermore, it remains difficult to identify the source of a cyber attack or prevent one from happening. As a result, response to cyber attacks has become a significant issue in national security and crisis management.

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Performing groundwork at orphanage in Juba

From May 13 to 23, the JSDF engineer unit of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS), along with an Indian infantry unit of UNMISS conducted a maintenance of a playground for an orphanage in Juba at the request of UNMISS. Hereafter, the JSDF engineer unit and Indian infantry unit plan to play sports with the children as volunteers on this grounds.

Preparing a playground for an orphanage in Juba (UNMISS)

Expansion of South Sudan PKO activity areaExpansion of South Sudan PKO activity areaSince January 2012, Japan has dispatched the JSDF engineer unit as part of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS). This unit has been engaged in engineering activities in the capital, Juba, and its surrounding areas. For some time, UNMISS has requested that Japan expand its activity area. Japan has collected information on local needs and security situation through on-site field surveys, and also coordinated with the U.N. These efforts found there are engineering needs for the development of major arterial roads, runway repairs and the

maintenance of U.N. facilities. Japan also confirmed there are no major problems related to the security, deployment or logistics of its personnel on the ground. With that in mind, Japan verified that it would be possible to expand the scope of the JSDF’s engineering activities in the country. As a result, Japan is planning to begin preparations after June 2013 in either the states of Eastern Equatoria or Western Equatoria in addition to the activities in and around Juba, for the purpose of contributing to nation building in South Sudan and to cooperate further with UNMISS.

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Overview of Changes in Deployment

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Republic of South Sudan

Overview

• Area: 64,000 km (1.7 times the size of Japan) • Population: 10.31 million (2011) • Capital: Juba • Language: English (official language) Many other tribal languages also spoken • Religion: Christianity and native religions

In addition to current activities, preparation work will begin in either Eastern Equatoria or Western Equatoria, based on U.N. needs

[After June 2013]

Enable activities in the states of Eastern Equatoria and Western Equatoria based on U.N. needs

[After the Change of Order]

Activities in Juba and its surrounding areas

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