Japan’s decision to build two new naval vessels equipped with Aegis missile interceptors — an alternative to a scrapped plan to deploy a land-based system — could prompt further armament by potential adversaries, security experts have warned.
On Friday, the Cabinet of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga approved deployment of the ships and possible installation of interceptor missiles capable of countering various aerial threats, including cruise missiles.
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