PoliticalJapan·25 Oct 2026
Japan Prime Minister Considers Potential Acquisition of Nuclear-Powered Submarines
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On October 14, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that her government would seriously consider the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines for the Maritime Self-Defence Force. This potential shift in defense policy was attributed to China's increasing naval power and rising bilateral tensions. The proposal emerged as Tokyo prepared to revise…
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