Japan test-fires US Tomahawk cruise missile in defense shift

Japan has test-launched a US-made Tomahawk cruise missile, marking a major step in its move away from its post-World War II pacifist defense posture. The test reflects Tokyo's push to acquire long-range strike capabilities amid growing regional security threats. This development signals a historic change in Japan's military strategy and could reshape deterrence dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.

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