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Japan's deployment of long-range missiles and advanced strike systems marks a major shift from its traditional defensive posture, signaling a need for new strategy amid regional threats and allied pressure. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2026/04/03/japans-long-range-counterstrike-move/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #sdf #sanaitakaichi #defense #defenseministry #shinjirokoizumi #missiles #northkorea #china #kumamoto #shizuoka
Japan’s counterstrike move reflects rising regional challenges

Japan has for some time debated the acquisition and deployment of 'strike capabilities' that can hit adversaries from considerable distances.

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@thejapantimes “Allied pressure”. Takaichi is foolishly doing what Washington wants. It will harm Japan in the long term.