Not even close.
They should be put on notice, formally, with a signed letter from POTUS that the US umbrella is at risk if they do not achieve 2% of GDP on defense within 2 years.
And sustain that minimum level indefinitely.
Imperial Japan, part II, coming soon.
I wonder what it would cost to build a new Yamato. They could keep the 18 inch guns but replace a lot of the other ordnance with more modern stuff.
I bet a cruise missile would do little damage if it hit below the deck.
Let them go. They will be with us against the Chinese. I don’t want to print anymore money to protect them GET OUT NOW.
If they build a ship called Akagi I’m paying serious attention.
No wonder they are raising the “ consumption “ tax from 8% to 10% next year . LIBERAL “ Democratic “ Party indeed . Bastards . Everything is taxed inc. rentals , medicine , hospital bills , clothes , food , etc...