Japan has put its military on alert

Reuters say Japan has put its military on alert after signs indicate North Korea is preparing to launch a space rocket in the next few weeks.

Two JASDF F-15J take off in formation
By SSGT. JAMES R. FERGUSON, USAF (DoD DF-ST-86-10620) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Aegis destroyers and PAC-3 air defense systems are on standby.

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