April 24, 2024
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Japan considers THAAD deployment to counter N.Korea

Defense Minister tells reporters Japan wants to study U.S. technology and equipment

Japan is considering deploying the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to defend against possible attacks from North Korea, local media reported Tuesday.

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani made the announcement during a state visit to Hawaii where he met with numerous high ranking U.S. military officials.

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