Japan to consider the deployment of THAAD

Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani told reporters in Hawaii that Tokyo is considering the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system.

THAAD
Photo: Missile Defense Agency

This is the first time a Japanese defense minister has said deployment of the THAAD is under consideration.

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