Government Eyes New Subs With Long-Range Missiles
November 01 2022
The Japanese government is considering building an experimental submarine to evaluate sub-launched long-range missiles, reports the Yomiuri Shimbun (Tokyo).
The project is expected to be included in the annual National Defense Program Guidelines, which are scheduled to be revised by the end of the year.
Tokyo is seeking to increase its ability to conduct counterattacks against hostile targets such as missile launch sites.
If approved, construction of the experimental submarine could...
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