Japan to Strengthen Defenses Following North Korean Parade
Japan’s Self-Defense Force is requesting funding to increase the effectiveness of its air defenses in the light of North Korea bolstering its firepower.
Seen here during the October 10 parade in Pyongyang, North Korea’s new lengthened ICBM has ruffled feathers in Japan. (Photo: North Korean state media)
Seen here during the October 10 parade in Pyongyang, North Korea’s new lengthened ICBM has ruffled feathers in Japan. (Photo: North Korean state media)

Japan has announced that it will enhance its missile defense system against potential threats from North Korea’s growing missile capabilities. This follows a massive military parade in the North Korean capital Pyongyang on October 10 that saw the unveiling of a new, lengthened intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), as well as improved submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs).


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