According to the Sankei newspaper, the Japanese Defense Ministry plans in 2020 to begin the modernization of its missile defense system to have the ability to intercept North Korean ballistic missiles. On December 2019, Japan has approved a defense budget to a record $48.56 billion. Read full news at this link ...
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| Japan Air Self-Defense Force MIM-104 Patriot launcher. (Picture source Wikimedia) |
