Koizumi says China carrier drills in Pacific highlight Japan’s ‘limited’ surveillance capabilities
The Japanese defense chief said strengthening the nation's defense posture on its Pacific flank is an "urgent task."
The Japanese defense chief said strengthening the nation's defense posture on its Pacific flank is an "urgent task."
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