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Japan plans upgraded Type 03 air-defense system against ballistic targets from 2027

Japan plans to upgrade its Type 03 surface-to-air missile system to improve its ability to counter ballistic targets beginning in 2027.

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The plan reflects strengthening regional missile defenses amid continuing security tensions in East Asia.

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  1. Japan plans Type 03 upgrade to counter ballistic targets from 2027 ↗news.az · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC

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