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Japan to Deploy PAC-3 Ahead of Schedule

July 9, 2006 :: Xinhua :: News

The Japanese Defense Agency has decided to deploy Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) air/missile defense interceptors now rather than next year, reports Toyko News. The original plan had been for Japan to begin its ground-based interceptor build-up in March 2007, concluding deployment of the entire missile shield in 2011. According to the report, Japan will instead start deploying PAC-3 units immediately. The decision follows North Korea’s test launch of the long-range Taep’o-dong 2 and other ballistic missiles last week, most of which are capable of striking Japan. (Article)

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