Japan: Security Committee on UAP tracking system
In Japan's House Committee on Security, Rep. Yoshiharu Asakawa inquired about a UAP tracking system like the US Gremlin. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara pledged to develop such a platform.
Background
Incident
On April 9, 2024, the Japanese House Committee on Security discussed unidentified aerial phenomena. The member Yoshiharu Asakawa asked whether the government employs a monitoring system for UAP, comparable to the US military's Gremlin system.
Official Response
Defence minister Minoru Kihara said he would propose the creation of a system for collecting data. Asakawa also asked whether the military could intercept UAP in sensitive zones, and mentioned sightings near the residence of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and near Yokosuka Air Force Base. Officials confirmed the capability but could not verify the reports.
Significance
The exchange reflects Japan's growing engagement with UAP as a potential security concern. It signals a move toward structured monitoring measures, inspired by US models, amid regional tensions. (Source: Eberhart, p. 1261; Friscourt, Sentinel News, 9.4.2024)