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2005-10-07 China-Japan-Koreas

Japan may boost military role in âwar on terrorâ

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Posted by Steve White 2005-10-07 00:09|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I imagine the Japanese military command is just itching to re-create a serious military force structure. It is damn obvious that sooner or later they will have to have one, and even their political leaders are coming around to the fact.

Posted by Anonymoose 2005-10-07 13:34|| 2005-10-07 13:34|| Front Page Top

#2 For years Japan has had 240,000 in it's armed forces while spending alittle under 1% of GDP. Even at that small state, the military is already larger and higher tech than the US's principal ally, the UK. They can easily sustain a 3% GDP military and dominate the air and sea in east asia. Perhaps they are interested in a few Yamato Nimitz class carriers and F22s?

Posted by ed 2005-10-07 14:15|| 2005-10-07 14:15|| Front Page Top

#3 ~~Yamato~~

Posted by ed 2005-10-07 14:18|| 2005-10-07 14:18|| Front Page Top

#4 ~~F-22s~~ Hidden Chrysanthemums all around!

Posted by Shipman 2005-10-07 21:22|| 2005-10-07 21:22|| Front Page Top

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