Japan says it has only 60% of needed interceptor missile stockpiles

Japan has solely about 60% of missile stockpiles deemed enough to intercept enemies’ ballistic missiles, the Protection Ministry has mentioned, in a name for pressing replenishment amid navy threats from North Korea and China.

In a uncommon transfer for the ministry, an official revealed the estimated ammunition sufficiency fee to reporters Friday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida goals to replace the federal government’s long-term safety and diplomacy coverage guideline by the tip of this 12 months and to safe a bigger protection funds to strengthen the nation’s protection capabilities.