TOKYO -- Japan's debate over developing the capability to strike enemy military installations could include the option of sending fighter jets into the opponent's airspace to carry out the attacks, Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said Wednesday.
Response to imminent missile attack 'within the scope of self-defense,' Kishi says

Japan's defense strategy against missile attacks could include using Air Self-Defense Force jets to strike targets within enemy territory. (Photo by Kei Higuchi)
TOKYO -- Japan's debate over developing the capability to strike enemy military installations could include the option of sending fighter jets into the opponent's airspace to carry out the attacks, Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said Wednesday.