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A Japanese Defence Force Chu-SAM surface-to-air missile rocket is launched during Exercise Talisman Sabre, 14 July, 2025

Video. North Korea warns of 'military options' over Japan rearmament drive

Updated: 05/08/2026 - 11:47 GMT+2

Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.

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