MSDF destroyer becomes Japan’s first ship capable of firing Tomahawk missiles
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-03-27 10:35 UTC+10:00
Section: JAPAN
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Property, Asia, Military & Defence, South Korea, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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The Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Aegis destroyer Chokai has become Japan’s first vessel capable of carrying and firing U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles, a development that could put targets deep inside China and North Korea within striking distance.
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