A Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers' group has proposed that the government set up a new independent administrative agency to strengthen production of defense equipment and promote its transfer abroad, calling for it to be established early with autumn 2027 in mind. The group made the proposal to Defense Minister Koizumi as part of preparations to revise the three security-related documents.
A command post for arms output and exports
The proposed body would act as a command post — a central coordinating authority — for defense equipment, according to the proposal. Its remit would cover both raising production capacity and pushing transfers of equipment to other countries.
The recommendation comes as the government works toward revising the three documents that set the course of its security policy. The lawmakers want the agency in place early, with autumn 2027 as the target in mind.