And they're about to find out:
About damn time.
Japan approves long-range weapons to counter growing threats from rivals | CNN
Japan on Friday unveiled a new national security plan that signals the country's biggest military buildup since World War II, doubling defense spending and veering from its pacifist constitution in the face of growing threats from regional rivals.
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Japan on Friday unveiled a new national security plan that signals the country’s biggest military buildup since World War II, doubling defense spending and veering from its pacifist constitution in the face of growing threats from regional rivals.
Looks like the rising sun has had enough. About damn time.