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Japan Defense Agency Calls For Pre-Emptive Strikes
TOKYO — A Defense Agency panel has compiled a report calling for the need for Japan to possess the capability to launch a pre-emptive strike on a foreign enemy facility, such as a ballistic missile launch site, sources close to the panel said Thursday.
The move is expected to spark debate as it could be seen to deviate from Japan's defense-only policy. The government holds the view it is constitutionally permissible for Japan to attack enemy bases but has opted not to possess weapons for the purpose so as not to threaten other countries.
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