1. Aug. 27, 2014 Hirokazu Hokazono Director General for Technology, Ministry of Defense, Japan

2. ✓ 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 2

3. ✓ 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. 3

4. ✓ 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. 4

5. 5 ✓ The United States - On-going Projects Hybrid Electric Propulsion High-Speed Multi-Hull Vessel Optimization Advanced Ballistic Missile Interceptor (SM-3 Bl-IIA) - PAC-2 Seeker Gyro transfer was authorized by Japan NSC SM-3 Bl-IIA Adequate Stability Large Deck Area

6. 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 6

7. ✓ Strengthen ISR capability ・ MIMO(Multiple Input Multiple Output) Radar by using advanced semiconductor module (GaN) ・ AIRBOSS II ・ Dual-band IR (QDIP) Satellite for Early Warning & Surveillance ・ Multi-static Continuous Active Sonar 7 QDIP detector Quantum Dot Infrared Photodetector

8. ✓ 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 ・ UAV -Formation flight -Swarm Control 8 UAVs Ground Station Link Surveillance Set up of equipment

9. ✓ Enhancing ICT Capability ・ Advanced C4I Network by using Software Defined Radio ・ Cyber Simulator for Operational Exercise ・ Technologies coping with Cyber Attack against DII 9

10. ✓ 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. 10 Efficient and accurate structural analysis techniques Integrated bonded structure Heat shield Mid-fuselage Component

11. ✓ 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. 11 Scheme Research organization MOD University etc. Company Contract research Technical solution Themes apply accomplishments to future equipment. Theme examples: High power laser Advanced semiconductor RF circuit device Quantum cryptography

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