Japan mulls introduction of amphibious assault ships

Japan mulls introduction of amphibious assault ships

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (far R) is pictured on USS Makin Island, an amphibious assault ship of the U.S. Navy, at a Navy facility in San Diego, on July 7, 2014.

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