Japan looks to create new panel on chemical, biological terror threats
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government is looking to create a new panel to advise on initial responses to terrorism involving chemical and biological weapons
Japan is considering the establishment of a new advisory panel to address initial responses to terrorism involving chemical and biological weapons, following the approval of proposals in an interim report on Monday. The report emphasizes the need for a panel to evaluate potential damage, advise on countermeasures, and enhance capabilities to gather intelligence on and respond to threats from emerging technologies like drones and artificial intelligence.
These measures specifically address CBRNE terrorism, encompassing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives. The government has drawn on the lessons learned from the 1995 nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway to strengthen its response capabilities. In January, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration reorganized an existing panel to explore additional measures in light of concerns over advancements in science and technology.
During a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara directed relevant ministries and agencies to swiftly implement the approved measures to safeguard the public from the potential devastation caused by terrorism.
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