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Japan to scrap space weapon rules

MPs in Japan vote to abolish rules which restrict the use of military technology in space.
Ref. https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/a...fic/7392544.stm

Military Japan

I am not sure we need more junk flaoting around in orbit. It is getting really crowded up there now.

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The Japs are getting a little too bold these days. We need to start paying closer attention to what they are about because everyone seems to of forgotten that these are a conquered people.

Military Japan

The Japanese have very good technology, but not much militarily so I wouldn't worry about them. There is more to worry about China and North Korea over there.

Military Japan

We really do need to keep an eye on them. I wouldn't want them to start any kind of space wars (maybe it's objective is to knock out our satellites or something) and have us not be ready for.

Japan Military

Japan Opens Military Base in Djibout:

Japan has about 600 people in the MSDF, 180 of whom will be stationed at the base near the main international airport in the capital, Djibouti City, Kuramoto said. He spoke at a ceremony yesterday attended by Djiboutian Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita Dileita Ref. Source 8

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Japan hawks unveil sweeping defense upgrade

Security program for 2014-2019 includes surveillance drones and anti-missile destroyers. Ref. Source 1

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Japan cabinet approves landmark military change:

A reinterpretation of the law will now allow "Collective self-defence" - using force to defend allies under attack. PM Shinzo Abe has been pushing hard for the move, arguing Japan needs to adapt to a changing security environment. Ref. Source 7