Japan orders defense forces to intercept N. Korean missiles

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members set up Patriot Advanced Capability-3 surface-to-air guided interceptors on the Defense Ministry's premises in Tokyo on June 21, 2016, following an order by Defense Minister Gen Nakatani to prepare to intercept any ballistic missiles launched toward the country from North Korea. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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