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Defense Minister Koizumi Calls for Debate on Introducing Nuclear-Powered Submarines to Japan’s Self-Defense Forces

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi indicated at a news conference on Friday that Japan would move forward with considering the option of introducing nuclear-powered submarines to the Self-Defense Forces, saying he believed the public understands the need for debate on the issue.

  • Defense Minister Koizumi proposes debate on nuclear-powered submarines
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  • Advantages include extended range and speed

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