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PoliticalJapan·Unpinned14 Oct 2026

Japan weighs considering nuclear-powered subs in updated security policies

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The Japanese government began considering an investigation into the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines for its upcoming defense strategy update. Officials viewed these vessels as potential assets against perceived threats from Russia and China. Despite this assessment, the government acknowledged that significant domestic obstacles remained regarding…

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