The guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) successfully launches its second Tomahawk missile during weapons testing. Sterett is underway off the coast of Southern California conducting Tomahawk missile testing in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (US Navy photo)
Asia Times: Japan eyes developing land-attack cruise missile against N. Korea
Souped-up version of US Tomahawk
Japan’s military usually uses off-the-shelf US military hardware like F-15 fighters and Aegis missiles. But this is changing in the face of an escalating military threat from North Korea.
The Yomiuri Shimbun reported earlier this week that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government is mulling developing a stealthy, specialized Japanese cruise missile that can hit ground targets. The weapon would be a much-improved version of the US Tomahawk cruise missile.
If developed, the made-in-Japan missile would help retake remote islands that have been occupied by China or other potential foes. But the weapon will also be designed to hit military bases in North Korea.
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Update: Japan Is Looking At Developing its Very Own Land Attack Capable Cruise Missile (The Drive).
WNU Editor: This is an offensive weapon that Japan is saying they will need to protect their islands because of the dispute that they with China. But the real target is North Korea.
1 comment:
No need to lie about it. Japan has the right to defend itself. Did you see the north Korea's nuke targets? Tokyo is in the top 5. So I do hope Japan gets over its past and develops serious military capabilities and soon.
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