Aug. 27, 2014
Hirokazu Hokazono
Director General for Technology,
Ministry of Defense, Japan
✓ National Security Strategy (NSS) was released on Dec. 17, 2013.
・ Japan’s first fundamental policies pertaining to national security
under the complex security environment of East-Asia and Pacific
region as well as the world.
・ Pursuant to the strategy, the National Security Council (NSC) takes
strong leadership as the control tower for Japan to implement
national security policies.
✓Main direction related to S&T in NSS
・Ensuring the stable use of outer space
SSA, MDA, Positioning & Navigation, ISR, Telecommunication
・Strengthening cyber security
・Strengthening technological capabilities including dual-use
technologies
・Promoting international equipment and technology cooperation
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✓ National Defense Program Guidelines (NDPG) for FY2014 and beyond
was approved by NSC and the Cabinet on Dec. 17, 2013.
✓ Medium Term Defense Program (FY2014-2018) was approved by NSC
and the Cabinet on Dec. 17, 2013.
✓ Main direction related to S&T in NDPG and Mid-term Defense Program
・Ensuring the consistency with the priorities for upgrading defense
capabilities when commencing R&D programs
・Promoting R&D to ensure Japan’s technological superiority against
new threats
・Making effective use of dual-use technologies by enhancing
partnership with universities and research institutes
・Setting a strategic and systematic R&D vision of future superior
equipment by considering the latest S&T trends, the change in battle
field techniques, and the joint operational needs, etc.
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✓New “Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology”
was adopted by Cabinet on Apr. 1 , 2014.
✓ New Three Principles
I. Overseas transfers of defense equipment and technology will not be
permitted when it violates obligations under treaties , other
international agreements that Japan has concluded as well as UN
Security Council resolutions or it is destined for a country party to a
conflict.
II. The cases where transfers may be permitted will be limited to those
cases which contribute to,
・Promotion of peace contribution and international cooperation, or
・Japan’s security such as international joint development and
production projects with ally and partners, enhancing security and
defense cooperation with ally and partners, and supporting the
activities of JSDF.
III. The cases where transfers are permitted are limited to those cases
where appropriate control regarding extra-purpose use and third
party transfers are ensured.
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✓ The United States
- On-going Projects
• Hybrid Electric Propulsion
• High-Speed Multi-Hull Vessel
Optimization
SM-3 Bl-IIA
Large Deck Area
• Advanced Ballistic Missile Interceptor
(SM-3 Bl-IIA)
Adequate Stability
- PAC-2 Seeker Gyro transfer was
authorized by Japan NSC
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 Australia
July 2014: Signing of the Defense Equipment
Cooperation Framework
- Under coordination
• Marine Hydrodynamics
 The United Kingdom
July 2013: Signing of the Defense Equipment
Cooperation Framework
- On-Going Project
• Chemical and Biological Protection (Started in Jul. 2013)
- Technology information transfer for a potential cooperative
project concerning air-to-air missile seeker was authorized by Japan NSC
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IR sensor
✓Strengthen ISR capability
・MIMO(Multiple Input Multiple Output) Radar by
using advanced semiconductor module (GaN)
Radar system
・AIRBOSS II
・Dual-band IR (QDIP) Satellite for Early Warning & Surveillance
Quantum Dot Infrared Photodetector
・ Multi-static Continuous Active Sonar
Future Vessel
QDIP detector
Quantum Dots
(～20 nm dia.)
IR Sensor Chip
Read-Out circuit
Resolution 1024×1024
Continuous Active Sonar
LWIR
Stealth Submarine
MWIR
Two-Color Infrared Image Sensor
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✓Autonomous System
・UGV
-Versatile UGV under severe and complex condition
-Remote Controlled UGV under CBRN threats
・UUV
-Long-endurance and Large Displacement UUV,
and its High Performance Fuel Cell
UAVs
Surveillance
・UAV
-Formation flight
-Swarm Control
Set up of equipment
Link
Ground
Station
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✓Enhancing ICT Capability
・Advanced C4I Network by using Software Defined Radio
・Cyber Simulator for Operational Exercise
・Technologies coping with Cyber Attack against DII
Attack
System Simulation
Response
Prompt Route
Modification
Assessment
Cyber Attack
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✓Strategic and Systematic S&T programs are being conducted in accordance
with the Future Fighter Vision which was put together to gain enough expertise
for the development of the future fighter.
・Stealthy and High-maneuverability Demonstration Aircraft
・High-power and Slim Turbofan Engine
・ Light-weight Airframe Structure
・Advanced Avionics, Sensors, and Network, etc.
ESM
Radar
Mid-fuselage
Component
Efficient and accurate
structural analysis
techniques
Integrated bonded
structure
IR sensor
Heat shield
Stealth target
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✓ JMOD is going to establish competitive innovation fund, called
“Innovative Science and Technology Initiative for Security (ISIS)”,
to encourage innovative and disruptive technology area for defense purpose.
Scheme
MOD
Themes
Research organization
University etc.
Technical solution
Contract research
Company
apply accomplishments to future equipment.
Theme
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examples:
High power laser
Advanced semiconductor RF circuit device
Quantum cryptography
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