Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has indicated that no options are being ruled out regarding nuclear submarines. This comes as efforts are being made to boost defenses.
The minister's statement follows a recent positive view from the US. Details of the US view and the context of the minister's statement are available from the source.
Further information on the potential development of nuclear submarines and defense plans can be found in the original report.
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