日本2019年之后国防计划指导方针 英文版.pdf

1 (Provisional Translation)NATIONAL DEFENSE PROGRAM GUIDELINES for FY 2019 and beyond December 18,2018 I.NDPGs Objective Japan since the end of World War II has consistently treaded the path of a peace-loving nation.This has been accomplished by the persistent efforts of our forerunners under the principle of maintaining peace.The most consequential responsibility of the Government of Japan is to maintain Japans peace and security,to ensure its survival and to defend to the end Japanese nationals life,person and property of its nationals and territorial land,waters and airspace.This is the foremost responsibility that Japan must fulfill as a sovereign nation.Carrying out this responsibility by exerting efforts on its own accord and initiative is at the very heart of Japans national security.Japans defense capability is the ultimate guarantor of its security and the clear representation of the unwavering will and ability of Japan as a peace-loving nation.And maintaining Japans peace and security is an essential premise for its prosperity.At present,security environment surrounding Japan is changing at extremely high speeds.Changes in the balance of power in the international arena a