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Does Japan need nuclear subs? The debate is bigger than China
📍 Japan, JP·🕐 13h ago·1 outlet
Japan’s debate over nuclear-powered submarines is gaining momentum, but political deliberation should not be mistaken for a done deal. As Tokyo prepares to revise its three principal national security documents by the end of 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has opened the door to a long-politically sensitive capability. On October 14, she told parliament that…
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