[Khurkris]

In the last 10 yrs Japans' military has undergone an amazing modernization program. Their Navy is approaching world-class their Air Force has always been cutting edge, albeit small - this is growuing ion numbers. Their technology for radar and target aquisition tech along with ECM tech has become on par with their needs.
They army has been benefitting from these improvements; although the number of troops has remained on a slow increase.

Will they join the world nuclear military grouping?
I think about 30 minutes after they find it needed.(Know what I mean?)

[TigerLikesRooster]

Re #13

OK.

[TigerLikesRooster]

Re #13

That is, everybody will notice, not just those in E. Asia.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I remember reading a WSJ story about a 2 or 3 star Japanese Army general and how he viewed his job and how his fellow Japanese viewed him. He took the train from his civilian home in civilian clothes, changing into his uniform only after reaching the base. Most of his neighbors were unaware of his full time occupation...