Hopefully the need for these will soon be a moot point.
Good. They should show China the invoice.
And here we go. All that the norks have to do is have one of their tests land on Japan soil and the they will launch.
...and China. (And if they have more than a week’s warning, nukes.)
This might get China’s attention — “Look! Japan is re-arming! They are prepared for offensive strikes against nations on the Asian mainland! Thanks North Korea!!!”
The point isn’t so much “Japan could invade China” which is silly — but it brings back very unpleasant memories the last time Japan DID invade China. For 70 years, Japan has avoided the ability to wage offensive war in Asia. China likes that. They remember Nanking and all the rest. But now — because of North Korea — Japan is developing offensive capability.
I imagine that, psychologically, this pushes a lot of buttons in Beijing.
A few decades ago they would have built one. It would be better made, get better fuel economy and be offered at half the cost of current offerings.
Is Japan suffering the same thing that the US is ? Just gave up making innovative stuff ?
about time
Good. They should also be extended to hit China That should make Xi a bit more serious in controlling his North Korean pitbull
Note to China: Is this what you wanted to see?