Japan's Minister of Defense, Shinjiro Koizumi, announced last month that no decision has been made on the power source for the next generation of submarines, but the possibility of introducing nuclear-powered submarines is not ruled out. On December 28, local time, the Japanese government's recent move to promote nuclear submarine research and development triggered a sense of crisis among the Japanese public. According to reports, once Japan introduces nuclear submarines, it will violate the Basic Law on Nuclear Energy. According to information, Japan's Self-Defense Forces currently have a total of 22 combat submarines, all of which use conventional power. Japan's Basic Law on Atomic Energy, which was enacted in 1955 and continues to be used today, clearly stipulates that “the use of nuclear energy is limited to peaceful purposes.” However, as a strategic deterrent platform, the military attributes of nuclear-powered submarines are contrary to the principle of “peaceful use.”

Japan's Minister of Defense, Shinjiro Koizumi, announced last month that no decision has been made on the power source for the next generation of submarines, but the possibility of introducing nuclear-powered submarines is not ruled out. On December 28, local time, the Japanese government's recent move to promote nuclear submarine research and development triggered a sense of crisis among the Japanese public. According to reports, once Japan introduces nuclear submarines, it will violate the Basic Law on Nuclear Energy. According to information, Japan's Self-Defense Forces currently have a total of 22 combat submarines, all of which use conventional power. Japan's Basic Law on Atomic Energy, which was enacted in 1955 and continues to be used today, clearly stipulates that “the use of nuclear energy is limited to peaceful purposes.” However, as a strategic deterrent platform, the military attributes of nuclear-powered submarines are contrary to the principle of “peaceful use.”