Japan to extend missile shield after N. Korea threatens Guam

Japan to extend missile shield after N. Korea threatens Guam

The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 system of missile interceptors (bottom R) is shown Aug. 11, 2017 on the premises of the Defense Ministry in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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