noun
Medium-Term Defense Program; five-year defense buildup plan
Abbreviation of 中期防衛力整備計画. Refers specifically to Japan's five-year defense program. Used in government, military, and news contexts.
See also: 中期防衛力整備計画
政府は新しい中期防の概要を発表した。
The government announced the outline of the new Medium-Term Defense Program.
中期防に基づき、装備の近代化が進められている。
Equipment modernization is being promoted based on the Medium-Term Defense Program.
Abbreviation of 中期防衛力整備計画 (Medium-Term Defense Buildup Plan).