10 June,2006 4:19

Japan to Upgrade Defense Agency to Ministry

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Japan is preparing to upgrade its defense agency to a full-fledged ministry. The move paves the way for Japan's armed forces to play a greater role in international security, marking a shift from strict limitations on the use of its military.

Read more here.

http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/news/20060609p2a00m0na009000c.html

http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-06-09-voa4.cfm

Which means Japan may start arming itself.

Pentagon announces missile sale to Japan

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/14759599.htm



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