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The defense of Japan is prepared under such fundamental concepts as the Constitution and the right of self-defense, the basic policies and the Japan-U.S. security arrangements.
National Defense Program Guidelines

The National Defense Program Guidelines in and after JFY 2005 and Mid-Term Defense Program (JFY 2005-2009) were adopted by the Security Council and the Cabinet on December 10, 2004.

National Defense Program Guidelines, FY 2005- (from Defense of Japan 2008)(PDF:81KB)

Mid-Term Defense Program FY 2005-2009 (from Defense of Japan 2008)(PDF:74KB)

Statement by the Chief Cabinet Secretary (Dec.10, 2004) (from Defense of Japan 2008)(PDF:51KB)

Basic Guidelines for Space Development and Use of Space