Japan, U.S. advance integrated deterrence with early Tomahawk delivery

Concern over China, North Korea pushes countries to speed up missile defense

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Japan is acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles from the U.S. to bolster its defense. © Reuters

YUSUKE TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- Japan and the U.S. are bolstering an integrated deterrence strategy in the Asia-Pacific, deploying Tomahawk missiles and surveillance drones to counter growing security challenges from China and North Korea.

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