Planned missiles on Kyushu said to be part of ‘counterstrike capabilities’, as fears grow over US security pact

Summary

Japan plans to deploy long-range missiles on Kyushu to bolster defenses against China and North Korea amid concerns over U.S. security commitments under Trump.

The missiles, with a 1,000km range, will be stationed at two existing bases but not on Okinawa to avoid provoking China.

Experts argue this move strengthens Japan’s security and alliance with the U.S. However, uncertainty over Trump’s stance on defense treaties has raised concerns.

Some analysts suggest Japan may reconsider its pacifist policies and even debate acquiring nuclear weapons.

  • atzanteolEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Some analysts suggest Japan may reconsider its pacifist policies and even debate acquiring nuclear weapons.

    The world has shown that time and again non-nuclear states are the pawns of nuclear states. In the past the US has been a stabilizing force in offering military support to allies which has largely kept them from needing/wanting nukes.

    Thanks to mad king don we will likely have nuclear proliferation the like the world has not yet seen.

  • Ms. ArmoredThirteen@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    1 day ago

    I feel like we’re standing on top of a melting glacier labeled ww3 that’s going to flip any second now but we’re not entirely sure when. Not saying Japan shouldn’t be in control of the means to protect themselves. We’re just in a dangerous situation with the US going batshit while having so much global influence, lots of contries’ relationships with each other feel in flux

  • Optional@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    2 days ago

    However, uncertainty over Trump’s stance on defense treaties has raised concerns.

    However, uncertainty over Trump’s stance on defense treaties has raised concerns.

    That’s just excellent work republiQans. You’ve destabilized everything. Kudos.