Japan needs to consider offensive capabilities: Ishiba

Japan needs to consider offensive capabilities: Ishiba

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Agency chief Shigeru Ishiba (R) responds to questions at the House of Representatives Committee on Security on March 27. He said ''it is worth considering'' whether Japan needs offensive military capabilities to protect the country from missile strikes. At left is Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi.

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