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Japan to Develop Satellite Early Warning System

June 4, 2009 :: Straits Times :: News

Prime Minister Taro Aso has approved the development of a missile launch early warning system.  Using satellites, Japan plans to increase the quantity and quality of its space surveillance of North Korea. 

 

This follows Japan's launch of four surveillance satellites in 1998 after North Korea's launch of a long-range missile over Japan.

 

Amid growing concerns about North Korean belligerence and missile technology, Japan eased its long-standing policy of pacifism last year in order to permit the use of space for military defense. (Article)

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