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Japan started work this year to convert the frigate “ Izumo ” into light aircraft carriers, and next year, the frigate “ Kaga ” is also starting a business to convert it into light aircraft carriers. This will allow the F-35B, a next-generation stealth fighter capable of vertical take-off and landing. Reporter Won-bae Kim reports. The Japanese Ministry of Defense has put together a budget for defense relations for fiscal year 2021 of 5.489 trillion yen, and about 6.08 trillion won from our money. This is a 3.3% increase over this year, and if confirmed as is, it will be the largest ever and will increase for the ninth consecutive year since 2013. In detail, 23.1 billion yen was recently reflected in the business of converting the ‘Gaga’ frigate, which will be used by the F-35B, a next-generation stealth fighter capable of taking off and landing vertically, into a lightweight aircraft carrier. Japan made a plan to convert two Izumo-type frigates, ‘Izumo’ and ‘Kaga’, into aircraft carriers, and began refurbishing the ‘Izumo’ this year first. An official from the Ministry of Defense explained that the flight deck, which can only be taken off and landed by helicopters, will be reinforced with heat-resistant materials and the shape of the bow will be changed to square so that the F-35B can operate smoothly. safe. Japan also allocated 66.6 billion yen for additional acquisition costs for four F-35A units and two F-35B units. Japan plans to gradually increase the number of F-35 type fighters to 147, the highest number outside the United States. We also allocated 124.7 billion yen to strengthen comprehensive missile defense capabilities with North Korea in mind. First, to improve the ability to deal with anomalous orbital ballistic missiles flying at low altitudes, 22.4 billion yen was invested in the automatic limit control system performance improvement project, and 39 were allocated. , 1 billion yen to purchase Patriot missiles. Japan’s Defense Ministry stated in June that it will continue its business without specifying the budget for next year regarding the replacement of the ballistic missile interception system, Aegis Asshore, which decided to suspend deployment in June. This is YTN Kim Won-bae.
