FOX News: Japan ready to protect Guam, defense minister says
In the event of a North Korean nuclear attack on Guam, Japan’s new defense minister said Thursday that his country’s military could shoot down the missiles before they reach the U.S. territory.
In such a scenario, Japan has the right to activate its Aegis destroyer missile defense system, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said during a session of the National Diet, Japan’s parliament.
Any attack against Guam would be considered an existential threat to Japan, the defense minister said, also citing a mutual defense agreement with the United States.
Japan lies only about 620 miles to the east of North Korea, which has conducted numerous missile tests this year. Most of the weapons have landed in the Sea of Japan, which lies between Japan and the eastern coast of the massive Asian continent.
Guam lies about 1,600 miles south of Japan.
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WNU Editor: If the Korean peninsula erupts in war, Japan will be more focused on protecting their own country than Guam.
More News On Japan Vowing To Protect Guam In The Event Of A U.S. - North Korean War
Japan says it will shoot down North Korean missiles targeting Guam -- Global News/AP
U.S. Allies Warn North Korea Against Firing Missiles Toward Guam -- Bloomberg
North Korea details Guam missile plan as it scoffs at Trump -- Reuters
North Korea says Guam strike plan ready within days -- CNN
North Korea details plan to strike near Guam by mid-August -- Los Angeles Times
2 comments:
Do not underestimate the promise of a Japanese. I've never been disappointed.
Japan will have no other choice than taking care of itself because it will be a target too.
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