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strikeJul 24, 2026
FOCUS: Japan rethinks defense strategy as Ukraine drone war redefines deterrence
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TOKYO - The Russia-Ukraine war has transformed drones into defining weapons of modern warfare, prompting Japan to rethink defense procurement and production amid security challenges from regional powers such as China and North Korea.
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- KYODO NEWSBy KYODO NEWS
TOKYO - The Russia-Ukraine war has transformed drones into defining weapons of modern warfare, prompting Japan to rethink defense procurement and production amid security challenges from regional powers such as China and North Korea. Widely regarded by military analysts as the wo…
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