Japan mulls deployment of US THAAD missiles

‘Japan is moving closer to the deployment of a US missile system which is set to further escalate tensions in the region.
Defense Minister Tomomi Inada said Tokyo does not intend to immediately introduce the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, and that military authorities are “considering what can be done.”
“Although there is no specific plan to introduce the THAAD, the introduction of the new equipment will lead to strengthening Japan’s ability” in terms of dealing with possible ballistic missile threats, he added.’
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