Japan to re-think defense strategy

The Japanese military will soon be getting new upgrades on their existing armed fleet.

The Guardian reports, that the new upgrades are in response to the ever growing threats that surround the Asian giants.

The country’s defense minister has outlined plans to purchase new surveillance drones to counter rising security tensions in the Far East.

More upgrades suggested include, improved defense systems against ballistic missiles and establishing a marine unit to counter possible attacks on remote islands.

Japan has decided to change their pacifist military ways, after North Korea began testing nuclear and ballistic missiles and China’s growing presence in remote Japanese waters.

Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, elected this past December, made the recommendations to his defense minister shortly after taking office.

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