Japan considers working on US 'Golden Dome' missile shield

Tokyo has tech strengths to offer; allies have teamed on missile interception before

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The Trump administration aims to have the defense shield operational by January 2029, the end of Trump's presidential term. © Reuters

RIEKO MIKI

TOKYO -- Japan is exploring support for President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense shield following a telephone conversation between the U.S. leader and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba last month.

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