Japan’s missile leap marks shift from defense to counterstrike
Japan’s successful Tomahawk and Upgraded Type-12 tests mark a decisive shift beyond interception-only defense toward a more assertive counterstrike posture. Last month, multiple media outlets reported that Japan’s Defense Ministry significantly expanded its long-range strike capabilities by conducting two milestone tests of standoff missile systems aimed at strengthening deterrence in the…
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