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Japan Issues Space Domain Defense Guidelines to Enhance National Security in Orbit
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-08-15
Japan has formally recognised outer space as a critical operational domain alongside land, sea, and air, with the Ministry of Defense (MOD) publishing its new Space Domain Defense Guidelines on 7 August 2025. Formulated on 28 July, the document sets the strategic direction for strengthening the country’s ability to operate, defend, and exploit space-based assets.
The guidelines acknowledge the increasing reliance of Japan’s economy, society, and disaster response capabilities on satellite services such as communications, observation, and Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT).
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The guidelines acknowledge the increasing reliance of Japan’s economy, society, and disaster response capabilities on satellite services such as communications, observation, and Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT).
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