Japan has decided to develop for the first time long-range, air-to-ship cruise missiles that can be carried by fighter jets and are capable of attacking a warship from beyond the range of enemy weapons, government sources said Sunday.
The plan is aimed at boosting deterrence by extending the range of available missiles to more than 400 kilometers, as China has been improving its naval capabilities, the sources said.
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